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Eiland Family History

Eiland Surname Meaning

Dutch: variant of Eilander.

North German: topographic name for someone who lived on or owned property surrounded by water.

This term is derived from the Middle High German eilant meaning ‘island’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Eiland family from?

You can see how Eiland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eiland family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Eiland families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Eiland families living in Hertfordshire. This was about 80% of all the recorded Eiland's in United Kingdom. Hertfordshire had the highest population of Eiland families in 1891.
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What did your Eiland ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Eiland. 37% of Eiland men worked as a Farmer and 23% of Eiland women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Eiland were Farming and Teacher.

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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
    37%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Salesman
    5%
  • Farming
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    23%
  • Cook
    18%
  • Housekeeper
    18%
  • Teacher
    10%

What Eiland family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Eiland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eiland 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 263 immigration records available for the last name Eiland. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Eiland. For the veterans among your Eiland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eiland lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Eiland life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Eiland in 1943 was 52, and 72 in 2004.

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