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Eelen Family History

Eelen 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: Ellen, Jelen, Belen, Seelen, Keelen, Ehlen, Eblen, Edelen, Allen

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Where is the Eelen family from?

You can see how Eelen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eelen family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Eelen families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Eelen families living in Oxfordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Eelen's in United Kingdom. Oxfordshire had the highest population of Eelen families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 35 census records available for the last name Eelen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eelen 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Eelen. 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 6 military records available for the last name Eelen. For the veterans among your Eelen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eelen lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1992, in the United States, Eelen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Eelen in 1965 was 72, and 82 in 1992.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eelen 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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