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Eitzenhoefer Family History

Eitzenhoefer 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: Eisenhower, Eisenhauer, Katzenmeyer, Risenhoover, Dudenhoeffer

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Where is the Eitzenhoefer family from?

You can see how Eitzenhoefer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eitzenhoefer family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Eitzenhoefer families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Eitzenhoefer's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Eitzenhoefer families in 1920.
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What did your Eitzenhoefer ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 28 census records available for the last name Eitzenhoefer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eitzenhoefer 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 immigration records available for the last name Eitzenhoefer. 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 56 military records available for the last name Eitzenhoefer. For the veterans among your Eitzenhoefer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eitzenhoefer lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Eitzenhoefer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Eitzenhoefer in 1969 was 70, and 94 in 2004.

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