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Eitland Family History

Eitland 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: Ritland, Eiland, Heitland, Maitland, Wieland, Eland, Teigland

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Where is the Eitland family from?

You can see how Eitland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eitland family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Eitland family living in Mississippi. This was about 33% of all the recorded Eitland's in USA. Mississippi and 2 other states had the highest population of Eitland families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eitland 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 Eitland ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farming was the top reported job for people in the USA named Eitland. 50% of Eitland men worked as a Farming.

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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

  • Farming
    50%
  • Farm Laborer
    50%

What Eitland family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 115 census records available for the last name Eitland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eitland 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Eitland. 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 16 military records available for the last name Eitland. For the veterans among your Eitland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eitland lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2001, in the United States, Eitland life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Eitland in 1960 was 53, and 70 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Eitland

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eitland 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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