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Eichelkraut Family History

Eichelkraut 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: Eichenlaub, Eichenbaum, Eichert, Schildkraut, Eichelberg, Eichhorst

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Where is the Eichelkraut family from?

You can see how Eichelkraut families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eichelkraut family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Eichelkraut families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 10 Eichelkraut families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Eichelkraut's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Eichelkraut families in 1880.
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What did your Eichelkraut ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Eichelkraut. 67% of Eichelkraut men worked as a Carpenter and 100% of Eichelkraut women worked as a Bookkeeper.

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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

  • Carpenter
    67%
  • Farm Operator
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    100%

What Eichelkraut family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 373 census records available for the last name Eichelkraut. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eichelkraut 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 73 immigration records available for the last name Eichelkraut. 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 219 military records available for the last name Eichelkraut. For the veterans among your Eichelkraut ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eichelkraut lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2002, in the United States, Eichelkraut life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Eichelkraut in 1956 was 37, and 95 in 2002.

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