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Eiger Family History

Eiger 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: Eigner, Egger, Seiger, Eger, Tiger, Enger, Zeiger, Eiker, Geiger

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Where is the Eiger family from?

You can see how Eiger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eiger family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Eiger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Eiger families living in Colorado. This was about 50% of all the recorded Eiger's in USA. Colorado and 1 other state had the highest population of Eiger families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eiger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Eiger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Operator and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Eiger. 43% of Eiger men worked as an Operator and 100% of Eiger women worked as a Clerk. .

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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

  • Operator
    43%
  • Fitter
    29%
  • Manager
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Eiger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eiger 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 422 immigration records available for the last name Eiger. 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 388 military records available for the last name Eiger. For the veterans among your Eiger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eiger lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2003, in the United States, Eiger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Eiger in 1958 was 35, and 97 in 2003.

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