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Eling Family History

Eling Surname Meaning

Variant of Ealing. Compare Judith Ealing 1745 Daniel Eling 1770 in IGI (Layston Herts); Henry Elling 1758 Elizabeth Ealing 1772 in IGI (Baldock Herts).

Perhaps also a variant of Elin itself a variant of Ellen or Hellen.

See also Helling.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Eling family from?

You can see how Eling families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eling family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Eling families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 14 Eling families living in Derbyshire. This was about 19% of all the recorded Eling's in United Kingdom. Derbyshire had the highest population of Eling families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eling 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 Eling ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Schoolmaster and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Eling. 50% of Eling men worked as a Schoolmaster and 90% of Eling women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Eling were Master Tailor and Unpaid Household Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Schoolmaster
    50%
  • Master Tailor
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    90%
  • Unpaid Household Duties
    11%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Eling. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eling 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 574 immigration records available for the last name Eling. 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 268 military records available for the last name Eling. For the veterans among your Eling ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eling lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2002, in the United States, Eling life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Eling in 1949 was 55, and 77 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eling 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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