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Eilhardt Family History

Eilhardt 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: Ehrhardt, Neidhardt, Meinhardt, Reinhardt, Weinhardt, Elhard

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Where is the Eilhardt family from?

You can see how Eilhardt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eilhardt family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Eilhardt family living in Kentucky. This was about 50% of all the recorded Eilhardt's in USA. Kentucky and 1 other state had the highest population of Eilhardt families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eilhardt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 80 census records available for the last name Eilhardt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eilhardt 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 89 immigration records available for the last name Eilhardt. 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 73 military records available for the last name Eilhardt. For the veterans among your Eilhardt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eilhardt lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Eilhardt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Eilhardt in 1967 was 70, and 83 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eilhardt 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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