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Einarsson Family History

Einarsson 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: Einerson, Enerson, Edwardson, Eilertson, Eliasson, Leonardson

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Where is the Einarsson family from?

You can see how Einarsson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Einarsson family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Einarsson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Einarsson families living in Dakota Territory. This was 100% of all the recorded Einarsson's in USA. Dakota Territory had the highest population of Einarsson families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Einarsson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Einarsson ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Einarsson. 70% of Einarsson men worked as a Farmer. .

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    70%
  • Laborer
    30%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Einarsson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Einarsson 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 788 immigration records available for the last name Einarsson. 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 93 military records available for the last name Einarsson. For the veterans among your Einarsson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Einarsson lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Einarsson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Einarsson in 1963 was 76, and 56 in 2004.

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