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Eitel Family History

Eitel Name Meaning

German:: from a short form of an ancient Germanic personal name formed with agi ‘point edge (of a sword)’. nickname from Middle High German ītel ‘pure genuine’ also ‘bare only’. In the days before surnames had begun to make their mark bearers of common personal names would often have a second personal name as a distinguishing feature; someone who did not have a second such name could be distinguished by this fact in itself as for example ītel Hans (‘just Hans’) as against Hans Joachim. The meaning ‘vain conceited’ is comparatively late and has probably not contributed to the surname.

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

Similar surnames: Ertel, Keitel, Engel, Eitzen, Eiben, Meisel, Distel, Ettel, Tite

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Where is the Eitel family from?

You can see how Eitel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eitel family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Eitel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Eitel families living in Louisiana. This was about 67% of all the recorded Eitel's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Eitel families in 1840.

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What did your Eitel ancestors do for a living?

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

Farmer
29%
Laborer
13%
Salesman
10%
Mechanic
4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

Waitress
14%
Housekeeper
12%
Stenographer
9%
Bookkeeper
9%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Eitel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eitel 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Eitel. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Eitel. For the veterans among your Eitel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eitel lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Eitel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Eitel in 1953 was 62, and 69 in 2004.

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