This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Eigelbach family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Eigelbach Family History

Eigelbach 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: Eisenbach, Lingelbach, Zirkelbach, Weidenbach, Erpenbach, Gehlbach

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Eigelbach family from?

You can see how Eigelbach families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eigelbach family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 8 Eigelbach families living in Kentucky. This was about 89% of all the recorded Eigelbach's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Eigelbach families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eigelbach surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Eigelbach ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Printer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Eigelbach. 100% of Eigelbach men worked as a Printer.

View Census Data for Eigelbach | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Printer
    100%

What Eigelbach family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 124 census records available for the last name Eigelbach. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eigelbach census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Eigelbach

Passenger Lists

There are 18 immigration records available for the last name Eigelbach. 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.

View all Eigelbach immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 33 military records available for the last name Eigelbach. For the veterans among your Eigelbach ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Eigelbach military records

You've only scratched the surface of Eigelbach family history

Discover More

What is the average Eigelbach lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2002, in the United States, Eigelbach life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Eigelbach in 1951 was 52, and 88 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Eigelbach

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eigelbach 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Eigelbach family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial