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Eilbeck Family History

Eilbeck Surname Meaning

from an unidentified place most probably in Cumb.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Eilbeck family from?

You can see how Eilbeck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eilbeck family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Eilbeck families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 6 Eilbeck families living in Ontario. This was about 75% of all the recorded Eilbeck's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Eilbeck families in 1911.
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What did your Eilbeck ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Eilbeck. 34% of Eilbeck men worked as a Farmer and 70% of Eilbeck women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Eilbeck were Chartered Accountant and Household Duties.

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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 1939

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Houseman Assisting Father
    23%
  • Tailor
    23%
  • Chartered Accountant
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    70%
  • Domestic Duties
    6%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    6%
  • Household Duties
    6%

What Eilbeck family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Eilbeck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eilbeck 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 525 immigration records available for the last name Eilbeck. 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 282 military records available for the last name Eilbeck. For the veterans among your Eilbeck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eilbeck lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Eilbeck life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Eilbeck in 1967 was 74, and 89 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eilbeck 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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