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Eiler Name Meaning

North German: variant of Eilert . German: variant of Euler .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Ehler, Eller, Siler, Euler, Eiker, Eilers, Seiler, Oiler, Eyler

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Where is the Eiler family from?

You can see how Eiler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eiler family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Eiler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 7 Eiler families living in Manitoba. This was about 64% of all the recorded Eiler's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Eiler families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eiler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Eiler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Eiler. 21% of Eiler men worked as a Farmer and 12% of Eiler women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Eiler were Manager and Maid. .

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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 1940

  • Farmer
    21%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Salesman
    6%
  • Manager
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    12%
  • Clerk
    11%
  • Secretary
    8%
  • Maid
    6%
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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Eiler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eiler 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Eiler. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 2,000 military records available for the last name Eiler. For the veterans among your Eiler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eiler lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Eiler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Eiler in 1943 was 67, and 74 in 2004.

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