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Eitleman Family History

Eitleman 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: Eshleman, Gentleman, Elleman, Beidleman, Eilerman, Heileman, Wileman

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Where is the Eitleman family from?

You can see how Eitleman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eitleman family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Eitleman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 29 Eitleman families living in New York. This was about 85% of all the recorded Eitleman's in USA. New York had the highest population of Eitleman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eitleman 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 Eitleman ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Shipping Clerk
    100%

What Eitleman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 228 census records available for the last name Eitleman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eitleman 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 Eitleman. 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 27 military records available for the last name Eitleman. For the veterans among your Eitleman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eitleman lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2000, in the United States, Eitleman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Eitleman in 1958 was 53, and 69 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eitleman 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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