Eichelberg Family History

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Eichelberg Name Meaning

German: habitational name from any of various places, notably one southeast of Heidelberg, named from Middle High German eichel ‘acorn’ + berc ‘mountain’, ‘hill’, or topographic name for someone who lived on an oak-covered hill. Jewish (Ashkenazic): ornamental compound of German Eichel ‘acorn’ + Berg ‘mountain’, ‘hill’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Eichenberg, Reichenberg, Eisenberg, Lichtenberg, Holberg, Winterberg

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Eichelberg Family Origin

Where is the Eichelberg family from?

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    1920
    You can see how Eichelberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eichelberg family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Eichelberg families were found in the USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Eichelberg family living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Eichelberg's in the USA. Ohio and 1 other state had the highest population of Eichelberg families in 1840.
    Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eichelberg surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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    Eichelberg Family Occupations

    What did your Eichelberg ancestors do for a living?

    In 1880, the most common Eichelberg occupation in the USA was Farmer. 50% of Eichelberg's were Farmers. Farmer and Laborer were the top 2 reported jobs worked by Eichelberg. A less common occupation for the Eichelberg family was Works In Shingle Mill.

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    • Farmer

      50%

    • Laborer

      33%

    • Works In Shingle Mill

      17%

    Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Eichelberg ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

    Eichelberg Historical Records

    What Eichelberg family records will you find?

    Census Record

    There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Eichelberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eichelberg census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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    Passenger List

    There are 245 immigration records available for the last name Eichelberg. 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 Card

    There are 421 military records available for the last name Eichelberg. For the veterans among your Eichelberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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    Eichelberg Life Expectancy

    What is the average Eichelberg lifespan?

    Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Eichelberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Eichelberg in 1959 was 66, and 63 in 2004.

    View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Eichelberg

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