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Eichenburg Family History

Eichenburg 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: Eichenberg, Eschenburg, Eichelberg, Reichenberg, Lichtenberg

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Where is the Eichenburg family from?

You can see how Eichenburg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eichenburg family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Eichenburg families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Eichenburg families living in West Virginia. This was about 46% of all the recorded Eichenburg's in USA. West Virginia had the highest population of Eichenburg families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eichenburg surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 150 census records available for the last name Eichenburg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eichenburg 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Eichenburg. 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 34 military records available for the last name Eichenburg. For the veterans among your Eichenburg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eichenburg lifespan?

Average Eichenburg life expectancy in 1967 was 69 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eichenburg 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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