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Eels Family History

Eels Surname Meaning

see Eales.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Eels family from?

You can see how Eels families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eels family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Eels families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 15 Eels families living in London. This was about 63% of all the recorded Eels's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Eels families in 1891.
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What did your Eels ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Railway Guard and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Eels. 100% of Eels men worked as a Railway Guard and 100% of Eels 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

  • Railway Guard
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Eels. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eels 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 152 immigration records available for the last name Eels. 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 590 military records available for the last name Eels. For the veterans among your Eels ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eels lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Eels life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Eels in 1963 was 89, and 59 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eels 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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