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Eitle Family History

Eitle Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Estle, Litle, Title, Ertle, Pille, Eitel, Eagle, Little, Vitale

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Where is the Eitle family from?

You can see how Eitle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eitle family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Eitle families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there was 1 Eitle family living in Kirkcudbrightshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Eitle's in Scotland. Kirkcudbrightshire had the highest population of Eitle families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eitle surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Eitle ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Eitle. 70% of Eitle men worked as a Farmer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    70%
  • Farming
    30%

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Census Records

There are 410 census records available for the last name Eitle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eitle census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 65 immigration records available for the last name Eitle. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 365 military records available for the last name Eitle. For the veterans among your Eitle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eitle lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2000, in the United States, Eitle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Eitle in 1966 was 76, and 79 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eitle ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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