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Eielson Family History

Eielson 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: Edelson, Elson, Nelson, Melson, Kelson, Reierson, Belson, Engelson

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Where is the Eielson family from?

You can see how Eielson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eielson family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Eielson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Eielson families living in Wisconsin. This was about 80% of all the recorded Eielson's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Eielson families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eielson 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 Eielson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Eielson. 56% of Eielson men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    56%
  • Barber
    23%
  • Laborer
    23%

What Eielson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 251 census records available for the last name Eielson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eielson 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Eielson. 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 24 military records available for the last name Eielson. For the veterans among your Eielson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eielson lifespan?

Between 1979 and 2003, in the United States, Eielson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Eielson in 1979 was 92, and 67 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Eielson

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eielson 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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