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Eirls Family History

Eirls 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: Earls, Sirls, Early, Hils, Earl, Mills, Sires, Dils, Mires, Bills

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Where is the Eirls family from?

You can see how Eirls families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eirls family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Eirls families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Eirls families living in Missouri. This was about 43% of all the recorded Eirls's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Eirls families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eirls 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 Eirls ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Clerk
    100%

What Eirls family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 114 census records available for the last name Eirls. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eirls 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Eirls. 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 29 military records available for the last name Eirls. For the veterans among your Eirls ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eirls lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2000, in the United States, Eirls life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Eirls in 1963 was 73, and 59 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eirls 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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