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Eichenhofer Family History

Eichenhofer 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: Eichenauer, Icenhower, Eisenhower, Eisenhauer, Kirchhofer, Eichenberg

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Where is the Eichenhofer family from?

You can see how Eichenhofer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eichenhofer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Eichenhofer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 17 Eichenhofer families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 81% of all the recorded Eichenhofer's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Eichenhofer families in 1880.
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What did your Eichenhofer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Ranch Hand was the top reported job for people in the USA named Eichenhofer. 100% of Eichenhofer men worked as a Ranch Hand.

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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

  • Ranch Hand
    100%

What Eichenhofer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 263 census records available for the last name Eichenhofer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eichenhofer 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 171 immigration records available for the last name Eichenhofer. 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 Eichenhofer. For the veterans among your Eichenhofer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eichenhofer lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Eichenhofer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Eichenhofer in 1963 was 72, and 96 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Eichenhofer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eichenhofer 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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