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Eilders Family History

Eilders 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: Eilers, Elders, Childers, Elder, Villers, Elpers, Sillers, Milder

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Where is the Eilders family from?

You can see how Eilders families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eilders family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Eilders families living in Illinois. This was about 57% of all the recorded Eilders's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Eilders families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eilders surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Eilders ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farm Operator
    100%
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Census Records

There are 228 census records available for the last name Eilders. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eilders 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 166 immigration records available for the last name Eilders. 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 35 military records available for the last name Eilders. For the veterans among your Eilders ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eilders lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Eilders life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Eilders in 1951 was 38, and 57 in 2004.

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