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Aeilts Family History

Aeilts 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: Eilts, Aviles, Shilts, Kilts, Neils, Aerts, Meints, Reints, Pelts

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Where is the Aeilts family from?

You can see how Aeilts families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Aeilts family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Aeilts families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Aeilts families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Aeilts's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Aeilts families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Aeilts 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 Aeilts ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Aeilts. 43% of Aeilts men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    43%
  • Carpenter
    29%
  • Laborer
    29%

What Aeilts family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 309 census records available for the last name Aeilts. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Aeilts 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Aeilts. 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 71 military records available for the last name Aeilts. For the veterans among your Aeilts ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Aeilts lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Aeilts life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Aeilts in 1959 was 59, and 97 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Aeilts 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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