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Eychaner Family History

Eychaner 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: Eichner, Schaner, Buchner, Eicher, Chander, Eschler, Lechner, Schauer

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Where is the Eychaner family from?

You can see how Eychaner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eychaner family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Eychaner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 14 Eychaner families living in Iowa. This was about 34% of all the recorded Eychaner's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Eychaner families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eychaner surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Eychaner ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Woodman
    100%
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What Eychaner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 591 census records available for the last name Eychaner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eychaner 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Eychaner. 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 55 military records available for the last name Eychaner. For the veterans among your Eychaner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eychaner lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Eychaner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Eychaner in 1962 was 71, and 98 in 2002.

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