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Eiller Family History

Eiller 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: Miller, Biller, Eller, Tiller, Hiller, Giller, Diller, Filler, Eifler

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Where is the Eiller family from?

You can see how Eiller families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eiller family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Eiller families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Eiller families living in New York. This was about 45% of all the recorded Eiller's in USA. New York had the highest population of Eiller families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eiller surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Eiller ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Eiller ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 138 census records available for the last name Eiller. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eiller 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 74 immigration records available for the last name Eiller. 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 43 military records available for the last name Eiller. For the veterans among your Eiller ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eiller lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1978, in the United States, Eiller life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Eiller in 1973 was 27, and 70 in 1978.

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