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Eastlund Name Meaning

Americanized form of Swedish Östlund (see Ostlund ).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Ostlund, Ashland, Seastrand, Oslund, Roseland, Naslund, Westlund

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Where is the Eastlund family from?

You can see how Eastlund families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eastlund family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Eastlund families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 24 Eastlund families living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Eastlund's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Eastlund families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eastlund surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Eastlund ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Eastlund. 37% of Eastlund men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Eastlund women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Eastlund were Carpenter and Housework. .

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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
    37%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Farm Laborer
    13%
  • Carpenter
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    34%
  • Stenographer
    34%
  • Housework
    34%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Eastlund. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eastlund 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 113 immigration records available for the last name Eastlund. 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 252 military records available for the last name Eastlund. For the veterans among your Eastlund ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eastlund lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Eastlund life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Eastlund in 1961 was 46, and 78 in 2004.

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