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Eichberger Name Meaning

German: habitational name for someone from any of several places called Eichberg or Aichberg ‘oak hill’ from Middle High German eich(e) ‘oak’ + berg ‘mountain hill’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Weisberger, Leinberger, Heuberger, Buchberger, Eichelberger

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Where is the Eichberger family from?

You can see how Eichberger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eichberger family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Eichberger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 10 Eichberger families living in Missouri. This was about 34% of all the recorded Eichberger's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Eichberger families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eichberger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Eichberger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Eichberger. 50% of Eichberger men worked as a Laborer. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Farmer
    29%
  • Mechanic
    22%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Eichberger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eichberger 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 273 immigration records available for the last name Eichberger. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 958 military records available for the last name Eichberger. For the veterans among your Eichberger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eichberger lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Eichberger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Eichberger in 1967 was 63, and 79 in 2004.

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