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Eylenfeldt Family History

Eylenfeldt 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: Ihlenfeldt, Ehrenfeld, Neuenfeldt, Rosenfeldt, Kleinfeldt, Ihlenfeld

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Where is the Eylenfeldt family from?

You can see how Eylenfeldt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eylenfeldt family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Eylenfeldt families living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Eylenfeldt's in USA. California had the highest population of Eylenfeldt families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eylenfeldt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Eylenfeldt ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 28 census records available for the last name Eylenfeldt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eylenfeldt 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Eylenfeldt. 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 21 military records available for the last name Eylenfeldt. For the veterans among your Eylenfeldt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eylenfeldt lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1983, in the United States, Eylenfeldt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Eylenfeldt in 1966 was 66, and 52 in 1983.

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