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Eichenfels Family History

Eichenfels Surname 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: Lichtenfels, Eichenberg, Lichtenfeld, Ockenfels, Eichelberg, Eichen

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Where is the Eichenfels family from?

You can see how Eichenfels families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eichenfels family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Eichenfels families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Eichenfels families living in Kentucky. This was 100% of all the recorded Eichenfels's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Eichenfels families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 7 census records available for the last name Eichenfels. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eichenfels 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Eichenfels. 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 military records available for the last name Eichenfels. For the veterans among your Eichenfels ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eichenfels lifespan?

Between 1995 and 2003, in the United States, Eichenfels life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Eichenfels in 1995 was 66, and 69 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eichenfels ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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