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Eiel Family History

Eiel 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: Kiel, Eitel, Edel, Biel, Giel, Viel, Piel, Emel, Ziel, Riel

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Where is the Eiel family from?

You can see how Eiel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eiel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Eiel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Eiel family living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Eiel's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Eiel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eiel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 168 census records available for the last name Eiel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eiel 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Eiel. 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 16 military records available for the last name Eiel. For the veterans among your Eiel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eiel lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1992, in the United States, Eiel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Eiel in 1974 was 74, and 69 in 1992.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eiel 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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