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Eilman Family History

Eilman 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: Elman, Kilman, Beilman, Zeilman, Tilman, Keilman, Eidman, Gilman

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Where is the Eilman family from?

You can see how Eilman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eilman family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Eilman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1901 there was 1 Eilman family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Eilman's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Eilman families in 1901.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eilman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Eilman ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Poultry Dealer
    100%

What Eilman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 231 census records available for the last name Eilman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eilman 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 69 immigration records available for the last name Eilman. 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 47 military records available for the last name Eilman. For the veterans among your Eilman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eilman lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Eilman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Eilman in 1968 was 74, and 82 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Eilman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eilman 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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