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Eigenschink Family History

Eigenschink 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: Eidenschink, Eisenstein, Espenschied, Weinschenk, Bierschenk

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Census Records

There are 15 census records available for the last name Eigenschink. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eigenschink 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Eigenschink. 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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There are 44 military records available for the last name Eigenschink. For the veterans among your Eigenschink ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eigenschink lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1998, in the United States, Eigenschink life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Eigenschink in 1974 was 25, and 86 in 1998.

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