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Eigel Family History

Eigel 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: Engel, Eitel, Feigel, Igel, Eigen, Reigel, Beigel, Weigel, Rigel

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Where is the Eigel family from?

You can see how Eigel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eigel family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Eigel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Eigel family living in Kent. This was about 50% of all the recorded Eigel's in United Kingdom. Kent and 1 other county had the highest population of Eigel families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eigel 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 Eigel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Eigel. 50% of Eigel men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Eigel women worked as a Bookkeeper.

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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
    50%
  • Proprietor
    30%
  • Farmer
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    100%

What Eigel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 817 census records available for the last name Eigel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eigel 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 240 immigration records available for the last name Eigel. 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 256 military records available for the last name Eigel. For the veterans among your Eigel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eigel lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2003, in the United States, Eigel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Eigel in 1956 was 30, and 78 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Eigel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eigel 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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