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Eyland Family History

Eyland Surname Meaning

variant of Ealand Eland or Elland. Compare John Eyland 1623 Tho. Eland 1653 in IGI (Hurst Berks);

Mary Eland 1658 Eliz. Eyland 1681 in IGI (Lichfield Staffs).

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


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Where is the Eyland family from?

You can see how Eyland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eyland family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Eyland families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 13 Eyland families living in Lancashire. This was about 35% of all the recorded Eyland's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Eyland families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eyland 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 Eyland ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Carpenter and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Eyland. 100% of Eyland men worked as a Carpenter and 83% of Eyland women worked as an Unpaid Domestic 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

  • Carpenter
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    83%
  • Private Means
    18%

What Eyland family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Eyland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eyland 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 252 immigration records available for the last name Eyland. 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 87 military records available for the last name Eyland. For the veterans among your Eyland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eyland lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1987, in the United States, Eyland life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Eyland in 1964 was 57, and 75 in 1987.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Eyland

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eyland 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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