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Eilberg Family History

Eilberg 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: Silberg, Milberg, Gilberg, Wilberg, Eulberg, Hilberg, Kilberg, Elberg

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Where is the Eilberg family from?

You can see how Eilberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eilberg family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Eilberg families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 15 Eilberg families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Eilberg's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Eilberg families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eilberg surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Eilberg ancestors do for a living?

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

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    100%
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Census Records

There are 188 census records available for the last name Eilberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eilberg 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 117 immigration records available for the last name Eilberg. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 56 military records available for the last name Eilberg. For the veterans among your Eilberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eilberg lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Eilberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Eilberg in 1965 was 87, and 83 in 2004.

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