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Eelman Family History

Eelman 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: Selman, Kelman, Elman, Belman, Helman, Felman, Melman, Edelman

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Where is the Eelman family from?

You can see how Eelman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eelman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Eelman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Eelman families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Eelman's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Eelman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eelman 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 Eelman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Accountant and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Eelman. 34% of Eelman men worked as an Accountant and 100% of Eelman women worked as a Housewife.

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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

  • Accountant
    34%
  • Carpenter
    34%
  • Truck Driver
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Eelman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 484 census records available for the last name Eelman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eelman 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 153 immigration records available for the last name Eelman. 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 75 military records available for the last name Eelman. For the veterans among your Eelman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eelman lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Eelman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Eelman in 1963 was 65, and 93 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Eelman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eelman 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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