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Eichenthal Family History

Eichenthal 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: Schoenthal, Lilienthal, Wiesenthal, Lowenthal, Eichen, Eichenlaub

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Where is the Eichenthal family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eichenthal 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 Eichenthal ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 39 census records available for the last name Eichenthal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eichenthal 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 59 immigration records available for the last name Eichenthal. 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 10 military records available for the last name Eichenthal. For the veterans among your Eichenthal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eichenthal lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2003, in the United States, Eichenthal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Eichenthal in 1971 was 87, and 90 in 2003.

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