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Eichen Name Meaning

German: habitational name from any of various places named Eichen, for example near Siegen or Hanau in Hesse. Jewish (Ashkenazic): ornamental name from German eichen ‘(of) oak’, or alternatively a shortened form of any of various compound names beginning with this element (see for example Eichenbaum).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Eichel, Eicher, Eschen, Eischen, Eisen, Reichel, Kirchen, Eitzen

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Eichen Family Origin

Where is the Eichen family from?

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You can see how Eichen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eichen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Eichen families were found in the USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 7 Eichen families living in Manitoba. This was about 70% of all the recorded Eichen's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Eichen families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eichen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Eichen Family Occupations

What did your Eichen ancestors do for a living?

In 1880, a less common occupation for the Eichen family was Shoe Bussiness. The most common Eichen occupation in the USA was Farmer. 29% of Eichen's were Farmers. Farmer, Laborer and Beer Brewer were the top 3 reported jobs worked by Eichen.

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  • Farmer

    29%

  • Laborer

    29%

  • Beer Brewer

    14%

  • Shoe Bussiness

    14%

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Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Eichen ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

Eichen Historical Records

What Eichen family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Eichen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eichen census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 458 immigration records available for the last name Eichen. 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 Card

There are 2,000 military records available for the last name Eichen. For the veterans among your Eichen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Eichen Life Expectancy

What is the average Eichen lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Eichen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Eichen in 1959 was 58, and 85 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Eichen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eichen 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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