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Eiffert Family History

Eiffert Surname Meaning

North German: variant of Eifert.

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


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Where is the Eiffert family from?

You can see how Eiffert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eiffert family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Eiffert families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 9 Eiffert families living in Kent. This was about 53% of all the recorded Eiffert's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Eiffert families in 1891.
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What did your Eiffert ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Builders Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Eiffert. 100% of Eiffert men worked as a Builders Labourer and 56% of Eiffert women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Builders Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    56%
  • House Duties
    45%

What Eiffert family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Eiffert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eiffert 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 468 immigration records available for the last name Eiffert. 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 458 military records available for the last name Eiffert. For the veterans among your Eiffert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eiffert lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Eiffert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Eiffert in 1958 was 47, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eiffert 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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