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Eeles Family History

Eeles Surname Meaning

see Eales.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Eeles family from?

You can see how Eeles families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eeles family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Eeles families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 42 Eeles families living in Oxfordshire. This was about 25% of all the recorded Eeles's in United Kingdom. Oxfordshire had the highest population of Eeles families in 1891.
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What did your Eeles ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Eeles. 29% of Eeles men worked as a General Labourer and 79% of Eeles women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Eeles were Chauffeur and Incapacitated.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    29%
  • Incapacitated
    11%
  • Bricklayer
    11%
  • Chauffeur
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    79%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    5%
  • Domestic Servant
    4%
  • Incapacitated
    3%

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Census Records

There are 13,000 census records available for the last name Eeles. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eeles 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 614 immigration records available for the last name Eeles. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 689 military records available for the last name Eeles. For the veterans among your Eeles ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eeles lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Eeles life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Eeles in 1965 was 81, and 91 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eeles 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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