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Eischeid Family History

Eischeid Name Meaning

Probably an altered form of German Euscheid near Bitburg thus a habitational name.

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


Similar surnames: Eischen, Linscheid, Eischens, Umscheid, Scheid, Scheidt, Schmid

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Where is the Eischeid family from?

You can see how Eischeid families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eischeid family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Eischeid families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 8 Eischeid families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Eischeid's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Eischeid families in 1880.
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What did your Eischeid ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Eischeid. 48% of Eischeid men worked as a Farmer and 67% of Eischeid women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Eischeid were Dealer and Servant. .

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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
    48%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Helper
    15%
  • Dealer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    67%
  • Helper
    17%
  • Servant
    17%
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Census Records

There are 951 census records available for the last name Eischeid. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eischeid 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Eischeid. 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 173 military records available for the last name Eischeid. For the veterans among your Eischeid ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eischeid lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Eischeid life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Eischeid in 1957 was 57, and 82 in 2004.

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