This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Eichenlaub family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Eichenlaub Family History

Eichenlaub Surname Meaning

German: from Eichenlau a topographic name from Middle High German eichen ‘oaks’ + lōch lō ‘brush undergrowth’ reinterpreted through folk etymology as Eichenlaub ‘oak leaf’.

Compare Oakleaf.

Jewish (Ashkenazic): artificial name from German Eichenlaub ‘oak leaf’.

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


Similar surnames: 

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Eichenlaub family from?

You can see how Eichenlaub families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eichenlaub family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Eichenlaub families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Eichenlaub family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Eichenlaub's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Eichenlaub families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eichenlaub surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Eichenlaub ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Eichenlaub. 27% of Eichenlaub men worked as a Laborer and 19% of Eichenlaub women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Eichenlaub were Carpenter and Operator.

View Census Data for Eichenlaub | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    27%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Carpenter
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    19%
  • Housekeeper
    19%
  • Nurse
    13%
  • Operator
    13%

What Eichenlaub family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Eichenlaub. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eichenlaub census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Eichenlaub

Passenger Lists

There are 515 immigration records available for the last name Eichenlaub. 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.

View all Eichenlaub immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Eichenlaub. For the veterans among your Eichenlaub ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Eichenlaub military records

You've only scratched the surface of Eichenlaub family history

Discover More

What is the average Eichenlaub lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Eichenlaub life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Eichenlaub in 1954 was 32, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Eichenlaub

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eichenlaub 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Eichenlaub family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial