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Eiermann Family History

Eiermann Surname Meaning

German: occupational name for an egg collector or dealer in eggs from Middle High German ei (plural eier) ‘egg’ + man ‘man’.

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


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Where is the Eiermann family from?

You can see how Eiermann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eiermann family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Eiermann families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 11 Eiermann families living in New York. This was about 23% of all the recorded Eiermann's in USA. New York had the highest population of Eiermann families in 1880.
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What did your Eiermann ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Eiermann. 16% of Eiermann men worked as a Clerk and 34% of Eiermann women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Eiermann were Farmer and Saleslady.

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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

  • Clerk
    16%
  • Carpenter
    16%
  • Salesman
    16%
  • Farmer
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    34%
  • Housewife
    34%
  • Saleslady
    34%

What Eiermann family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Eiermann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eiermann 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 452 immigration records available for the last name Eiermann. 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 797 military records available for the last name Eiermann. For the veterans among your Eiermann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eiermann lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Eiermann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Eiermann in 1960 was 51, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eiermann 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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