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Eitzer Family History

Eitzer 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: Pitzer, Sitzer, Eitzen, Bitzer, Fitzer, Ritzer, Zitzer, Eitner

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Where is the Eitzer family from?

You can see how Eitzer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eitzer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Eitzer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Eitzer families living in Maryland. This was about 38% of all the recorded Eitzer's in USA. Maryland and 1 other state had the highest population of Eitzer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eitzer 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 Eitzer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machinist and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Eitzer. 100% of Eitzer men worked as a Machinist and 100% of Eitzer women worked as a Housewife.

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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

  • Machinist
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Eitzer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 148 census records available for the last name Eitzer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eitzer 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Eitzer. 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 77 military records available for the last name Eitzer. For the veterans among your Eitzer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eitzer lifespan?

Between 1956 and 1998, in the United States, Eitzer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Eitzer in 1956 was 46, and 75 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Eitzer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eitzer 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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