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Eilen Family History

Eilen 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: Ellen, Eisen, Eiben, Kilen, Eiden, Eigen, Eiken, Ehlen, Keilen, Eiler

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Where is the Eilen family from?

You can see how Eilen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eilen family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Eilen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Eilen families living in British Columbia. This was about 75% of all the recorded Eilen's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Eilen families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eilen 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 Eilen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Eilen. 32% of Eilen men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Eilen women worked as a Waitress.

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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
    32%
  • Salesman
    32%
  • Owner
    13%
  • Attendant
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%

What Eilen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 730 census records available for the last name Eilen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eilen 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 275 immigration records available for the last name Eilen. 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 Eilen. For the veterans among your Eilen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eilen lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Eilen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Eilen in 1962 was 64, and 94 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Eilen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eilen 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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