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Eigler Family History

Eigler 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: Eigner, Eifler, Eggler, Sigler, Bigler, Gigler, Zigler, Eiler, Egler

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Where is the Eigler family from?

You can see how Eigler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eigler family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Eigler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Eigler families living in Ohio. This was about 32% of all the recorded Eigler's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Eigler families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eigler 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 Eigler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk and Factory Work were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Eigler. 50% of Eigler men worked as a Clerk and 100% of Eigler women worked as a Factory Work.

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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

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Salesman
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Factory Work
    100%

What Eigler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 666 census records available for the last name Eigler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eigler 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 201 immigration records available for the last name Eigler. 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 152 military records available for the last name Eigler. For the veterans among your Eigler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eigler lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2003, in the United States, Eigler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Eigler in 1945 was 45, and 74 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eigler 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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