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Eichelberger Family History

Eichelberger Surname Meaning

German and Swiss German: habitational name for someone from any of various places called Eichelberg (see Eichelberg).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Eichelberger family from?

You can see how Eichelberger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eichelberger family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Eichelberger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 20 Eichelberger families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 39% of all the recorded Eichelberger's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Eichelberger families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eichelberger 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 Eichelberger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Eichelberger. 18% of Eichelberger men worked as a Farmer and 8% of Eichelberger women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Eichelberger were Truck Driver and Housework.

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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
    18%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Truck Driver
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    8%
  • Laborer
    8%
  • Clerk
    8%
  • Housework
    8%

What Eichelberger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 17,000 census records available for the last name Eichelberger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eichelberger 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Eichelberger. 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 5,000 military records available for the last name Eichelberger. For the veterans among your Eichelberger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eichelberger lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Eichelberger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Eichelberger in 1942 was 34, and 75 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Eichelberger

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eichelberger 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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