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Eichele Family History

Eichele 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: Eichel, Michele, Aichele, Michel, Eichen, Eicher, Eisele, Reichel

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Where is the Eichele family from?

You can see how Eichele families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eichele family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Eichele families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 26 Eichele families living in New York. This was about 39% of all the recorded Eichele's in USA. New York had the highest population of Eichele families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eichele 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 Eichele ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Supervisor were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Eichele. 23% of Eichele men worked as a Salesman and 25% of Eichele women worked as a Supervisor. Some less common occupations for Americans named Eichele were Laborer and Maid.

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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

  • Salesman
    23%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • New Worker
    17%
  • Laborer
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Supervisor
    25%
  • Manager
    25%
  • Stenographer
    25%
  • Maid
    25%

What Eichele family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 975 census records available for the last name Eichele. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eichele 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 363 immigration records available for the last name Eichele. 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 595 military records available for the last name Eichele. For the veterans among your Eichele ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eichele lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Eichele life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Eichele in 1963 was 71, and 62 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Eichele

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eichele 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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