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Eickstaedt Family History

Eickstaedt Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Eichstaedt, Eichstadt, Eckstein, Nienstedt, Lindstedt, Eisenstadt

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Where is the Eickstaedt family from?

You can see how Eickstaedt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eickstaedt family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Eickstaedt families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Eickstaedt families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Eickstaedt's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Eickstaedt families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eickstaedt 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 Eickstaedt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Eickstaedt. 34% of Eickstaedt men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Eickstaedt women worked as a Saleslady.

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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

  • Salesman
    34%
  • Own Farm
    23%
  • Welder
    23%
  • Truck Driver
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    100%

What Eickstaedt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 351 census records available for the last name Eickstaedt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eickstaedt 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Eickstaedt. 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 125 military records available for the last name Eickstaedt. For the veterans among your Eickstaedt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eickstaedt lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Eickstaedt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Eickstaedt in 1963 was 64, and 98 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Eickstaedt

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eickstaedt 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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