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Eils Family History

Eils 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: Hils, Dils, Eis, Neils, Fils, Els, Eilts, Ells, Seils, Eiss

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Where is the Eils family from?

You can see how Eils families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eils family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Eils families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Eils family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Eils's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Eils families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eils 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 Eils ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Eils. 100% of Eils men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

What Eils family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 537 census records available for the last name Eils. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eils 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 141 immigration records available for the last name Eils. 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 300 military records available for the last name Eils. For the veterans among your Eils ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eils lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Eils life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Eils in 1965 was 81, and 81 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eils 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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