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Eitner Family History

Eitner Surname Meaning

German: metronymic from the female personal name Eite, a vernacular form of Agatha (see Agate).

Occupational name for a charcoal burner from Middle High German eit ‘charcoal pile’ or for similar occupations from Middle High German eiten ‘burn, heat, smelt’.

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


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Where is the Eitner family from?

You can see how Eitner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eitner family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Eitner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Eitner family living in New Brunswick. This was 100% of all the recorded Eitner's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Eitner families in 1911.
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What did your Eitner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Eitner. 32% of Eitner men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Eitner women worked as a Stenographer.

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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

  • Laborer
    32%
  • Coal Loader
    19%
  • Machinist
    13%
  • Carpenter
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Eitner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 978 census records available for the last name Eitner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eitner 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 466 immigration records available for the last name Eitner. 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 Eitner. For the veterans among your Eitner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eitner lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Eitner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Eitner in 1951 was 52, and 65 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eitner 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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