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Eilhower Family History

Eilhower 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: Philhower, Flower, Blower, Eicher, Lower, Clower, Vilhauer, Hower

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Where is the Eilhower family from?

You can see how Eilhower families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eilhower family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Eilhower family living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Eilhower's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Eilhower families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 8 census records available for the last name Eilhower. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eilhower 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Eilhower. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Eilhower. For the veterans among your Eilhower ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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