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Eigenmann Family History

Eigenmann 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: Eisenmann, Engelmann, Eiermann, Engemann, Eisenman, Eisemann

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Where is the Eigenmann family from?

You can see how Eigenmann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eigenmann family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Eigenmann families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 9 Eigenmann families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Eigenmann's in USA. New York had the highest population of Eigenmann families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eigenmann surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Eigenmann ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 381 census records available for the last name Eigenmann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eigenmann 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 301 immigration records available for the last name Eigenmann. 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 120 military records available for the last name Eigenmann. For the veterans among your Eigenmann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eigenmann lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Eigenmann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Eigenmann in 1963 was 80, and 93 in 2004.

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