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Eichen Family History

Eichen Surname Meaning

German: habitational name from any of various places called Eichen for example near Siegen or Hanau in Hesse.

Jewish (Ashkenazic): artificial name from German eichen ‘(of) oak’ or alternatively a shortened form of any of various compound names beginning with this element (see for example Eichenbaum).

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


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Where is the Eichen family from?

You can see how Eichen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eichen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Eichen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Eichen families living in Lancashire. This was about 75% of all the recorded Eichen's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Eichen families in 1891.
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What did your Eichen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Helper and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Eichen. 16% of Eichen men worked as a Helper and 50% of Eichen women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Eichen were Laborer and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Helper
    16%
  • Mechanic
    12%
  • Painter
    12%
  • Laborer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    50%
  • Housekeeper
    50%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Eichen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eichen 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 458 immigration records available for the last name Eichen. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Eichen. For the veterans among your Eichen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eichen lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Eichen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Eichen in 1959 was 58, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eichen 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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