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Eitnier Family History

Eitnier 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: Eitner, Eitniear, Eigner, Leitner, Eisner, Ethier, Geitner, Rinier

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Where is the Eitnier family from?

You can see how Eitnier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eitnier family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Eitnier families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 40 Eitnier families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 95% of all the recorded Eitnier's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Eitnier families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eitnier 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 Eitnier ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Eitnier. 34% of Eitnier men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Eitnier women worked as a Stenographer.

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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

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Carpenter
    12%
  • Dough Maker
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Eitnier family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 686 census records available for the last name Eitnier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eitnier 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Eitnier. 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 183 military records available for the last name Eitnier. For the veterans among your Eitnier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eitnier lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Eitnier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Eitnier in 1958 was 54, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eitnier 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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