This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Eiling family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Eiling Family History

Eiling 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: Etling, Emling, Geiling, Erling, Riling, Edling, Elling, Reiling

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Eiling family from?

You can see how Eiling families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eiling family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Eiling families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Eiling families living in Michigan. This was about 57% of all the recorded Eiling's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Eiling families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eiling surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Eiling ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Eiling. 100% of Eiling men worked as a Farmer.

View Census Data for Eiling | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

What Eiling family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 317 census records available for the last name Eiling. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eiling census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Eiling

Passenger Lists

There are 62 immigration records available for the last name Eiling. 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.

View all Eiling immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 117 military records available for the last name Eiling. For the veterans among your Eiling ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Eiling military records

You've only scratched the surface of Eiling family history

Discover More

What is the average Eiling lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Eiling life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Eiling in 1963 was 77, and 99 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Eiling

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eiling 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Eiling family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial