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Eitelbach Family History

Eitelbach 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: Eisenbach, Breitenbach, Stelmach, Zirkelbach, Teitelbaum, Weidenbach

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Where is the Eitelbach family from?

You can see how Eitelbach families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eitelbach family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Eitelbach family living in New Jersey. This was about 50% of all the recorded Eitelbach's in USA. New Jersey and 1 other state had the highest population of Eitelbach families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eitelbach surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Eitelbach ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Eitelbach ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 80 census records available for the last name Eitelbach. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eitelbach 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Eitelbach. 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 58 military records available for the last name Eitelbach. For the veterans among your Eitelbach ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eitelbach lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1999, in the United States, Eitelbach life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Eitelbach in 1966 was 73, and 52 in 1999.

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