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Eilola Family History

Eilola 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: Villa, Milota, Eskola, Viola, Lilla, Evola, Nicola, Pilla, Silla

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Where is the Eilola family from?

You can see how Eilola families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eilola family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 11 Eilola families living in Michigan. This was about 61% of all the recorded Eilola's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Eilola families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eilola 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 Eilola ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Eilola. 45% of Eilola men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    45%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Trammer
    23%

What Eilola family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 471 census records available for the last name Eilola. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eilola 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 138 immigration records available for the last name Eilola. 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 54 military records available for the last name Eilola. For the veterans among your Eilola ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eilola lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2003, in the United States, Eilola life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Eilola in 1960 was 24, and 66 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Eilola

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eilola 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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