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Eilertson Family History

Eilertson Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Norwegian and Danish Eilertsen.

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


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Where is the Eilertson family from?

You can see how Eilertson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eilertson family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Eilertson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 8 Eilertson families living in Wisconsin. This was about 62% of all the recorded Eilertson's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Eilertson families in 1880.
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What did your Eilertson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Proprietor were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Eilertson. 33% of Eilertson men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Eilertson women worked as a Proprietor. Some less common occupations for Americans named Eilertson were Farm Laborer and Housekeeper.

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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
    33%
  • Laborer
    27%
  • Carpenter
    12%
  • Farm Laborer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Proprietor
    50%
  • Housekeeper
    50%

What Eilertson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Eilertson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eilertson 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 399 immigration records available for the last name Eilertson. 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 194 military records available for the last name Eilertson. For the veterans among your Eilertson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eilertson lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Eilertson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Eilertson in 1964 was 69, and 74 in 2004.

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