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Eitzel Family History

Eitzel 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: Eitel, Reitzel, Eitzen, Neitzel, Weitzel, Ritzel, Etzel, Nitzel

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Where is the Eitzel family from?

You can see how Eitzel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eitzel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Eitzel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Eitzel families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 47% of all the recorded Eitzel's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Eitzel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eitzel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 176 census records available for the last name Eitzel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eitzel 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Eitzel. 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 64 military records available for the last name Eitzel. For the veterans among your Eitzel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eitzel lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Eitzel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Eitzel in 1963 was 77, and 87 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Eitzel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eitzel 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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