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Eitmann Family History

Eitmann 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: Heitmann, Eismann, Titman, Ehmann, Reitman, Heilmann, Ehrmann

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Where is the Eitmann family from?

You can see how Eitmann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eitmann family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Eitmann families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Eitmann families living in Louisiana. This was about 75% of all the recorded Eitmann's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Eitmann families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eitmann 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 Eitmann ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Eitmann. 38% of Eitmann men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Eitmann women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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

  • Farmer
    38%
  • Laborer
    38%
  • Carpenter
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Eitmann family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 228 census records available for the last name Eitmann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eitmann 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 71 immigration records available for the last name Eitmann. 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 51 military records available for the last name Eitmann. For the veterans among your Eitmann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eitmann lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Eitmann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Eitmann in 1965 was 55, and 83 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Eitmann

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eitmann 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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