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Eylander Family History

Eylander 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: Nylander, Rylander, Elander, Lander, Bolander, Sealander, Melander

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Where is the Eylander family from?

You can see how Eylander families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eylander family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Eylander families living in Illinois. This was about 75% of all the recorded Eylander's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Eylander families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eylander surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Eylander ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Eylander. 100% of Eylander men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Eylander women 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

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Bookkeeper
    50%
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What Eylander family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 187 census records available for the last name Eylander. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eylander 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Eylander. 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 47 military records available for the last name Eylander. For the veterans among your Eylander ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eylander lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Eylander life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Eylander in 1967 was 71, and 72 in 2003.

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