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Eichelman Family History

Eichelman Name 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: Michelman, Eidelman, Eckelman, Eshelman, Rickelman, Eichman, Eichen

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Where is the Eichelman family from?

You can see how Eichelman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eichelman family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Eichelman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Eichelman family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Eichelman's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Eichelman families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eichelman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Eichelman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Eichelman. 20% of Eichelman men worked as a Salesman and 63% of Eichelman women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Eichelman were Clerk and 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    20%
  • Machinist
    14%
  • Draftsman
    14%
  • Clerk
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    63%
  • Clerk
    38%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Eichelman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eichelman 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 116 immigration records available for the last name Eichelman. 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 226 military records available for the last name Eichelman. For the veterans among your Eichelman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eichelman lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Eichelman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Eichelman in 1962 was 83, and 76 in 2004.

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