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Eichorst Family History

Eichorst Surname Meaning

Altered form of German Eichhorst.

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


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Where is the Eichorst family from?

You can see how Eichorst families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eichorst family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Eichorst families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Eichorst families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Eichorst's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Eichorst families in 1891.
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What did your Eichorst ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Eichorst. 27% of Eichorst men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Eichorst women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Eichorst were New Worker and Clerk.

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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
    27%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Clerk
    12%
  • New Worker
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    50%
  • Bookkeep
    25%
  • Clerk
    25%

What Eichorst family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Eichorst. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eichorst 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 119 immigration records available for the last name Eichorst. 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 183 military records available for the last name Eichorst. For the veterans among your Eichorst ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eichorst lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Eichorst life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Eichorst in 1963 was 67, and 84 in 2004.

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