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Eitzen Family History

Eitzen Name Meaning

German:: habitational name from any of several places in Hanover province named Eitzen or Eitzum. from a short form of an ancient Germanic personal name formed with agi ‘point edge (of a sword)’.

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


Similar surnames: Eitel, Itzen, Neitzel, Reitzel, Eichen, Eiben, Matzen, Weitzel

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Where is the Eitzen family from?

You can see how Eitzen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eitzen family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Eitzen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 21 Eitzen families living in Missouri. This was about 31% of all the recorded Eitzen's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Eitzen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eitzen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Eitzen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Eitzen. 50% of Eitzen men worked as a Farmer and 30% of Eitzen women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Eitzen were Salesman and Stenographer. .

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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
    50%
  • Carpenter
    11%
  • Machinist
    7%
  • Salesman
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    30%
  • Teacher
    30%
  • Operator
    20%
  • Stenographer
    20%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Eitzen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eitzen 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 670 immigration records available for the last name Eitzen. 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 305 military records available for the last name Eitzen. For the veterans among your Eitzen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eitzen lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Eitzen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Eitzen in 1956 was 37, and 80 in 2004.

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