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Eichenberger Name Meaning

German and Swiss German: habitational name for someone from Eichenberg (see Eichenberg ).

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


Similar surnames: Reichenberger, Eichelberger, Eisenberger, Eichenberg, Lichtenberger

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Where is the Eichenberger family from?

You can see how Eichenberger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eichenberger family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Eichenberger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 47 Eichenberger families living in Ohio. This was about 33% of all the recorded Eichenberger's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Eichenberger families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eichenberger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Eichenberger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Eichenberger. 27% of Eichenberger men worked as a Farmer and 20% of Eichenberger women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Eichenberger were Farm Laborer 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
    27%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Laborer
    11%
  • Farm Laborer
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    20%
  • Teacher
    12%
  • Saleslady
    12%
  • Stenographer
    12%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Eichenberger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eichenberger 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 Eichenberger. 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 616 military records available for the last name Eichenberger. For the veterans among your Eichenberger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eichenberger lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Eichenberger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Eichenberger in 1957 was 44, and 72 in 2004.

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