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Eitelmann Family History

Eitelmann 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: Edelmann, Engelmann, Eidelman, Eiermann, Eisenmann, Gitelman

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Where is the Eitelmann family from?

You can see how Eitelmann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eitelmann family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Eitelmann families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Eitelmann families living in New York. This was about 55% of all the recorded Eitelmann's in USA. New York had the highest population of Eitelmann families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eitelmann surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 63 census records available for the last name Eitelmann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eitelmann 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Eitelmann. 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 117 military records available for the last name Eitelmann. For the veterans among your Eitelmann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eitelmann lifespan?

Average Eitelmann life expectancy in 1975 was 70 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eitelmann 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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