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Eichman Family History

Eichman Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Eichmann.

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


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Where is the Eichman family from?

You can see how Eichman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eichman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Eichman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 5 Eichman families living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Eichman's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Eichman families in 1911.
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What did your Eichman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Eichman. 24% of Eichman men worked as a Farmer and 19% of Eichman women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Eichman were Proprietor and Teacher.

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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

  • Farmer
    24%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Proprietor
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    19%
  • Stenographer
    12%
  • Housekeeper
    8%
  • Teacher
    8%

What Eichman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Eichman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eichman 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 592 immigration records available for the last name Eichman. 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 Eichman. For the veterans among your Eichman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eichman lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Eichman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Eichman in 1953 was 67, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eichman 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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