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Eichenberger Family History

Eichenberger Surname Meaning

German and Swiss German: habitational name for someone from Eichenberg (see Eichenberg).

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


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Where is the Eichenberger family from?

You can see how Eichenberger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eichenberger family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Eichenberger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Eichenberger families living in London. This was about 67% of all the recorded Eichenberger's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Eichenberger families in 1891.
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What did your Eichenberger ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Eichenberger. 72% of Eichenberger women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    72%
  • Domestic Service
    29%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Eichenberger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eichenberger 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 Eichenberger. 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 616 military records available for the last name Eichenberger. For the veterans among your Eichenberger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eichenberger lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Eichenberger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Eichenberger in 1957 was 44, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eichenberger 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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