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Eichelbarger Family History

Eichelbarger 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: Eichelberger, Echelbarger, Eichenberger, Echelberger, Eichelberg

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Where is the Eichelbarger family from?

You can see how Eichelbarger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eichelbarger family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Eichelbarger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Eichelbarger families living in Ohio. This was about 67% of all the recorded Eichelbarger's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Eichelbarger families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eichelbarger 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 Eichelbarger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Eichelbarger. 100% of Eichelbarger 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
    100%

What Eichelbarger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 458 census records available for the last name Eichelbarger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eichelbarger 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Eichelbarger. 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 79 military records available for the last name Eichelbarger. For the veterans among your Eichelbarger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eichelbarger lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2000, in the United States, Eichelbarger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Eichelbarger in 1963 was 70, and 76 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Eichelbarger

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eichelbarger 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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