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Eilerton Family History

Eilerton 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: Eilertson, Allerton, Edgerton, Einerson, Everton, Eilert, Emberton

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Where is the Eilerton family from?

You can see how Eilerton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eilerton family name was found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there was 1 Eilerton family living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Eilerton's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Eilerton families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 55 census records available for the last name Eilerton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eilerton 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Eilerton. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Eilerton. For the veterans among your Eilerton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eilerton lifespan?

Between 1985 and 1990, in the United States, Eilerton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Eilerton in 1985 was 74, and 79 in 1990.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eilerton 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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