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Eilrich Family History

Eilrich Surname Meaning

North German: from an ancient Germanic personal name composed with agil ‘point edge (of a sword)’+ rīhhi ‘mighty’.

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


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Where is the Eilrich family from?

You can see how Eilrich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eilrich family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Eilrich families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 14 Eilrich families living in Michigan. This was about 58% of all the recorded Eilrich's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Eilrich families in 1880.
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What did your Eilrich ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Eilrich. 78% of Eilrich men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Eilrich women worked as a 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

  • Farmer
    78%
  • Laborer
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Eilrich family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 638 census records available for the last name Eilrich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eilrich 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 104 immigration records available for the last name Eilrich. 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 100 military records available for the last name Eilrich. For the veterans among your Eilrich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eilrich lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2002, in the United States, Eilrich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Eilrich in 1959 was 55, and 60 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eilrich 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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