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Eilenfeld Family History

Eilenfeld Surname 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: Ehrenfeld, Seidenfeld, Weisenfeld, Ihlenfeld, Edenfield, Kleinfeld

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Where is the Eilenfeld family from?

You can see how Eilenfeld families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eilenfeld family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Eilenfeld families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Eilenfeld's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Eilenfeld families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 46 census records available for the last name Eilenfeld. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eilenfeld 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Eilenfeld. 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 13 military records available for the last name Eilenfeld. For the veterans among your Eilenfeld ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eilenfeld lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2000, in the United States, Eilenfeld life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Eilenfeld in 1968 was 85, and 67 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eilenfeld ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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