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Eiesland Family History

Eiesland 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: Wieland, Nieland, Island, Rieland, Ersland, Egeland, Eiland, Eveland

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Where is the Eiesland family from?

You can see how Eiesland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eiesland family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Eiesland families living in Iowa. This was about 83% of all the recorded Eiesland's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Eiesland families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eiesland 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 Eiesland ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Eiesland. 100% of Eiesland 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
    100%

What Eiesland family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 176 census records available for the last name Eiesland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eiesland 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 98 immigration records available for the last name Eiesland. 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 40 military records available for the last name Eiesland. For the veterans among your Eiesland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eiesland lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2002, in the United States, Eiesland life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Eiesland in 1960 was 45, and 84 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Eiesland

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eiesland 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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