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Eichstaedt Name Meaning

German (Eichstädt): habitational name from Eichstädt in Brandenburg.

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


Similar surnames: Eichstadt, Hochstadt, Lindstedt, Altstadt, Bierstedt, Reichstein

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Where is the Eichstaedt family from?

You can see how Eichstaedt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eichstaedt family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Eichstaedt families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 13 Eichstaedt families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Eichstaedt's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Eichstaedt families in 1880.
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What did your Eichstaedt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Eichstaedt. 24% of Eichstaedt men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Eichstaedt women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Eichstaedt were New Worker and Maid. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    24%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Crane Operator
    8%
  • New Worker
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    50%
  • Maid
    50%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Eichstaedt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eichstaedt 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 292 immigration records available for the last name Eichstaedt. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 669 military records available for the last name Eichstaedt. For the veterans among your Eichstaedt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eichstaedt lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Eichstaedt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Eichstaedt in 1962 was 71, and 44 in 2004.

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