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Eilander Family History

Eilander Surname Meaning

Dutch: habitational name for someone from a place or a house named ‘t Eylant for example one near Hattem in the province of Gelderland.

It is derived from Middle Dutch eylant ‘island’ (possibly denoting a piece of land between two streams).

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


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You can see how Eilander families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eilander family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Eilander families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Eilander families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Eilander's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Eilander families in 1880.
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What did your Eilander ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Operator was the top reported job for people in the USA named Eilander. 100% of Eilander men worked as a Farm Operator.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Operator
    100%

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Census Records

There are 200 census records available for the last name Eilander. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eilander 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 118 immigration records available for the last name Eilander. 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 34 military records available for the last name Eilander. For the veterans among your Eilander ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eilander lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2003, in the United States, Eilander life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Eilander in 1953 was 51, and 79 in 2003.

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