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Eigenfeld Family History

Eigenfeld 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: Ehrenfeld, Seidenfeld, Weisenfeld, Edenfield, Wiesenfeld, Langenfeld

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Where is the Eigenfeld family from?

You can see how Eigenfeld families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eigenfeld family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Eigenfeld families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Eigenfeld's in USA. New York had the highest population of Eigenfeld families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eigenfeld 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 Eigenfeld ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Domestic Service was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Eigenfeld. 100% of Eigenfeld women worked as a Domestic Service.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Domestic Service
    100%

What Eigenfeld family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 165 census records available for the last name Eigenfeld. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eigenfeld 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 139 immigration records available for the last name Eigenfeld. 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 46 military records available for the last name Eigenfeld. For the veterans among your Eigenfeld ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eigenfeld lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Eigenfeld life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Eigenfeld in 1969 was 76, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eigenfeld 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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