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Eilertsen Family History

Eilertsen Surname Meaning

Norwegian and Danish: patronymic from the personal name Eilert. Compare Eilertson and Ellertson.

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


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Where is the Eilertsen family from?

You can see how Eilertsen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eilertsen family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Eilertsen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Eilertsen family living in Durham. This was about 33% of all the recorded Eilertsen's in United Kingdom. Durham and 2 other counties had the highest population of Eilertsen families in 1891.
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What did your Eilertsen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Eilertsen. 20% of Eilertsen men worked as a Salesman and 50% of Eilertsen women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Eilertsen were Carpenter and Maid.

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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

  • Salesman
    20%
  • Retailing Lumber
    20%
  • Truck Driver
    20%
  • Carpenter
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    50%
  • Maid
    50%

What Eilertsen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 741 census records available for the last name Eilertsen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eilertsen 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Eilertsen. 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 243 military records available for the last name Eilertsen. For the veterans among your Eilertsen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eilertsen lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Eilertsen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Eilertsen in 1952 was 49, and 79 in 2004.

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