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Eidsvold Family History

Eidsvold 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: Eidson, Evavold, Edmond, Eisele, Eskola, Pistole, Reinhold, Binsfeld

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Where is the Eidsvold family from?

You can see how Eidsvold families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eidsvold family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Eidsvold families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Eidsvold families living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Eidsvold's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Eidsvold families in 1880.
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What did your Eidsvold ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Owner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Eidsvold. 100% of Eidsvold men worked as an Owner.

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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

  • Owner
    100%

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Census Records

There are 145 census records available for the last name Eidsvold. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eidsvold 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Eidsvold. 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 37 military records available for the last name Eidsvold. For the veterans among your Eidsvold ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eidsvold lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Eidsvold life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Eidsvold in 1966 was 81, and 98 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eidsvold 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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