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Eilbert Family History

Eilbert 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: Gilbert, Wilbert, Filbert, Eilert, Hilbert, Elbert, Milbert, Silbert

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Where is the Eilbert family from?

You can see how Eilbert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eilbert family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Eilbert families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 6 Eilbert families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Eilbert's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Eilbert families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eilbert 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 Eilbert ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Eilbert. 67% of Eilbert 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
    67%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Truck Driver
    12%
  • Farm Laborer
    12%

What Eilbert family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 529 census records available for the last name Eilbert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eilbert 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 219 immigration records available for the last name Eilbert. 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 72 military records available for the last name Eilbert. For the veterans among your Eilbert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eilbert lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2002, in the United States, Eilbert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Eilbert in 1961 was 52, and 90 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Eilbert

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eilbert 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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