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Einhorn Family History

Einhorn Name Meaning

German: topographic or habitational name referring to a house distinguished by the sign of a unicorn Middle High German einhorn. Jewish (Ashkenazic): adoption of

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


Similar surnames: Eichhorn, Horn, Anhorn, Thorn, Eichen, Schorn, Berghorn, Mehlhorn

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Where is the Einhorn family from?

You can see how Einhorn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Einhorn family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Einhorn families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Einhorn family living in Ontario. This was about 50% of all the recorded Einhorn's in Canada. Ontario and 1 other province had the highest population of Einhorn families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Einhorn surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Einhorn ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Einhorn. 18% of Einhorn men worked as a Salesman and 14% of Einhorn women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Einhorn were Manager and Housewife. .

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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

  • Salesman
    18%
  • Proprietor
    9%
  • Clerk
    7%
  • Manager
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    14%
  • Stenographer
    14%
  • Saleslady
    14%
  • Housewife
    11%
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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Einhorn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Einhorn 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Einhorn. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Einhorn. For the veterans among your Einhorn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Einhorn lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Einhorn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Einhorn in 1947 was 38, and 83 in 2004.

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