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Eilers Family History

Eilers Surname Meaning

North German and Dutch: genitivized patronymic from the personal name Eiler or Eilert.

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


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Where is the Eilers family from?

You can see how Eilers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eilers family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Eilers families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 10 Eilers families living in London. This was about 91% of all the recorded Eilers's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Eilers families in 1891.
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What did your Eilers ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Fashion Photographer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Eilers. 100% of Eilers men worked as a Fashion Photographer and 100% of Eilers women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Fashion Photographer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Eilers. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Eilers. For the veterans among your Eilers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eilers lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Eilers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Eilers in 1941 was 66, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eilers 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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