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Eichorn Family History

Eichorn Surname Meaning

German: rare variant of Eichhorn and in North America (also) an altered form of this.

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


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Where is the Eichorn family from?

You can see how Eichorn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eichorn family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Eichorn families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Eichorn families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Eichorn's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Eichorn families in 1891.
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What did your Eichorn ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Eichorn. 21% of Eichorn men worked as a Farmer and 13% of Eichorn women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Eichorn were Clerk and Housework.

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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
    21%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Clerk
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    13%
  • Saleslady
    13%
  • Secretary
    10%
  • Housework
    10%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Eichorn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eichorn 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 688 immigration records available for the last name Eichorn. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Eichorn. For the veterans among your Eichorn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eichorn lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Eichorn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Eichorn in 1950 was 39, and 80 in 2004.

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