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Eidlen Family History

Eidlen 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: Eiden, Ridlen, Heiden, Eden, Ellen, Ridley, Eisen, Idle, Millen

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Where is the Eidlen family from?

You can see how Eidlen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eidlen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Eidlen families living in New York. This was about 71% of all the recorded Eidlen's in USA. New York had the highest population of Eidlen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eidlen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 56 census records available for the last name Eidlen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eidlen 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Eidlen. 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 35 military records available for the last name Eidlen. For the veterans among your Eidlen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eidlen lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1996, in the United States, Eidlen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Eidlen in 1963 was 70, and 74 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eidlen 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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