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Eilermann Family History

Eilermann 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: Eiermann, Eilerman, Niermann, Liermann, Biermann, Eckermann, Ellerman

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Where is the Eilermann family from?

You can see how Eilermann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eilermann family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Eilermann families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 15 Eilermann families living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Eilermann's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Eilermann families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eilermann 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 Eilermann ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Eilermann. 58% of Eilermann men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Eilermann women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Eilermann were Farming and Cashier.

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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
    58%
  • Farming
    43%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    50%
  • Housekeeper
    25%
  • Cashier
    25%

What Eilermann family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 482 census records available for the last name Eilermann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eilermann 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 170 immigration records available for the last name Eilermann. 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 56 military records available for the last name Eilermann. For the veterans among your Eilermann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eilermann lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2001, in the United States, Eilermann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Eilermann in 1962 was 77, and 81 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eilermann 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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