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Eichinger Family History

Eichinger Surname Meaning

German: habitational name for someone from any of several southern German places called Eiching or Aiching.

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


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Where is the Eichinger family from?

You can see how Eichinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eichinger family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Eichinger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Eichinger family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Eichinger's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Eichinger families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eichinger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Eichinger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Eichinger. 18% of Eichinger men worked as a Laborer and 15% of Eichinger women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Eichinger were Proprietor and New Worker.

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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

  • Laborer
    18%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Clerk
    7%
  • Proprietor
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    15%
  • Housework
    15%
  • Stenographer
    15%
  • New Worker
    10%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Eichinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eichinger 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 Eichinger. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Eichinger. For the veterans among your Eichinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eichinger lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Eichinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Eichinger in 1942 was 42, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eichinger 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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