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Eal Family History

Eal Name 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: Gal, Beal, Real, Lal, Neal, Pal, Seal, Ell, Earl, Veal

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Where is the Eal family from?

You can see how Eal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eal family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Eal families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 12 Eal families living in London. This was about 92% of all the recorded Eal's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Eal families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eal surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Eal ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Eal. 100% of Eal women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Eal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eal 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 149 immigration records available for the last name Eal. 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 9,000 military records available for the last name Eal. For the veterans among your Eal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eal lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Eal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Eal in 1968 was 83, and 71 in 2003.

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