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Eilersen Family History

Eilersen 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: Eilertsen, Iversen, Einerson, Ellefsen, Espersen, Diersen, Eilertson

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Where is the Eilersen family from?

You can see how Eilersen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eilersen family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Eilersen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Eilersen family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Eilersen's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Eilersen families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 336 census records available for the last name Eilersen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eilersen 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 225 immigration records available for the last name Eilersen. 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 28 military records available for the last name Eilersen. For the veterans among your Eilersen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eilersen lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2002, in the United States, Eilersen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Eilersen in 1958 was 61, and 93 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eilersen 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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