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Eitzman Family History

Eitzman 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: Weitzman, Ritzman, Witzman, Sitzman, Kitzman, Heitzman, Titman

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Where is the Eitzman family from?

You can see how Eitzman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eitzman family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Eitzman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Eitzman families living in Ohio. This was about 90% of all the recorded Eitzman's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Eitzman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eitzman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Eitzman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Eitzman. 72% of Eitzman men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    72%
  • Helper
    29%

What Eitzman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 253 census records available for the last name Eitzman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eitzman 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Eitzman. 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 43 military records available for the last name Eitzman. For the veterans among your Eitzman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eitzman lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Eitzman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Eitzman in 1970 was 73, and 66 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Eitzman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eitzman 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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