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Eilering Family History

Eilering 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: Viering, Deitering, Elfering, Eiring, Giering, Fleming, Billing

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Where is the Eilering family from?

You can see how Eilering families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eilering family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Eilering families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Eilering families living in Illinois. This was about 89% of all the recorded Eilering's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Eilering families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eilering 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 Eilering ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Restaurant Waitress was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Eilering. 100% of Eilering women worked as a Restaurant 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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Restaurant Waitress
    100%

What Eilering family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 254 census records available for the last name Eilering. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eilering 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 78 immigration records available for the last name Eilering. 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 45 military records available for the last name Eilering. For the veterans among your Eilering ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eilering lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Eilering life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Eilering in 1963 was 37, and 55 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Eilering

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eilering 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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