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Eichner Family History

Eichner Surname Meaning

German: variant of Eich or Eichen -ner suffix denoting association.

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


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Where is the Eichner family from?

You can see how Eichner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eichner family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Eichner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Eichner family living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Eichner's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Eichner families in 1891.
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What did your Eichner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Eichner. 19% of Eichner men worked as a Farmer and 20% of Eichner women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Eichner were Clerk and Waitress.

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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

  • Farmer
    19%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Clerk
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    20%
  • Housewife
    15%
  • Housework
    9%
  • Waitress
    9%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Eichner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eichner 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 Eichner. 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 Eichner. For the veterans among your Eichner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eichner lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Eichner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Eichner in 1945 was 31, and 82 in 2004.

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