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Eilson Family History

Eilson 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: Elson, Wilson, Eidson, Gilson, Bilson, Eison, Neilson, Tilson, Nilson

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Where is the Eilson family from?

You can see how Eilson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eilson family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Eilson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Eilson family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Eilson's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Eilson families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 307 census records available for the last name Eilson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eilson 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 91 immigration records available for the last name Eilson. 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 36 military records available for the last name Eilson. For the veterans among your Eilson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eilson lifespan?

Average Eilson life expectancy in 1999 was 18 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eilson 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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