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Eichholtz Name Meaning

German: variant of Eichholz .

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


Similar surnames: Eichholz, Eicholtz, Eickholt, Buchholtz, Eichhorn, Buchholz

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Where is the Eichholtz family from?

You can see how Eichholtz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eichholtz family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Eichholtz families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 7 Eichholtz families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 88% of all the recorded Eichholtz's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Eichholtz families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eichholtz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Eichholtz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Eichholtz. 25% of Eichholtz men worked as a Carpenter and 25% of Eichholtz women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Eichholtz were Contractor and Seamstress. .

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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

  • Carpenter
    25%
  • Salesman
    25%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Contractor
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    25%
  • Saleslady
    25%
  • Bookkeeper
    25%
  • Seamstress
    25%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Eichholtz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eichholtz 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 388 immigration records available for the last name Eichholtz. 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 881 military records available for the last name Eichholtz. For the veterans among your Eichholtz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eichholtz lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Eichholtz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Eichholtz in 1963 was 88, and 77 in 2004.

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