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Eichor Family History

Eichor 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: Eicher, Eichorn, Eichhorn, Victor, Richer, Keicher, Pichon, Eich

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Where is the Eichor family from?

You can see how Eichor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eichor family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Eichor families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 17 Eichor families living in Ohio. This was about 40% of all the recorded Eichor's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Eichor families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eichor surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Eichor ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Eichor. 60% of Eichor men worked as a Farmer. .

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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
    60%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Salesman
    20%
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What Eichor family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 526 census records available for the last name Eichor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eichor 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Eichor. 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 116 military records available for the last name Eichor. For the veterans among your Eichor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eichor lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Eichor life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Eichor in 1962 was 69, and 58 in 2004.

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