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Eritsland Family History

Eritsland 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: Ritland, Ersland, Maitland, Friedland, Erland, Island, Ringland

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Where is the Eritsland family from?

You can see how Eritsland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eritsland family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Eritsland family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Eritsland's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Eritsland families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 50 census records available for the last name Eritsland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eritsland 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 65 immigration records available for the last name Eritsland. 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 military records available for the last name Eritsland. For the veterans among your Eritsland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eritsland lifespan?

Average Eritsland life expectancy in 1992 was 63 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eritsland 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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