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Eiffer Family History

Eiffer 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: Eifler, Keiffer, Eiffert, Peiffer, Kiefer, Eigner, Kipfer, Reifer

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Where is the Eiffer family from?

You can see how Eiffer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eiffer family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Eiffer families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Eiffer families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Eiffer's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Eiffer families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eiffer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 124 census records available for the last name Eiffer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eiffer 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Eiffer. 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 12 military records available for the last name Eiffer. For the veterans among your Eiffer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eiffer lifespan?

Between 1988 and 2000, in the United States, Eiffer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Eiffer in 1988 was 84, and 91 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eiffer 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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