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Eichenfeldt Family History

Eichenfeldt 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: Lichtenfeld, Ihlenfeldt, Schoenfeldt, Schoenfeld, Wiesenfeld

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Where is the Eichenfeldt family from?

You can see how Eichenfeldt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eichenfeldt family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Eichenfeldt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Eichenfeldt families living in Rhode Island. This was about 60% of all the recorded Eichenfeldt's in USA. Rhode Island had the highest population of Eichenfeldt families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 130 census records available for the last name Eichenfeldt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eichenfeldt 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Eichenfeldt. 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 74 military records available for the last name Eichenfeldt. For the veterans among your Eichenfeldt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eichenfeldt lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1997, in the United States, Eichenfeldt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Eichenfeldt in 1966 was 69, and 75 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eichenfeldt 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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