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Eilinger Family History

Eilinger 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: Ellinger, Meilinger, Erlinger, Eisinger, Ehlinger, Zeilinger

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Where is the Eilinger family from?

You can see how Eilinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eilinger family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Eilinger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Eilinger families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Eilinger's in USA. New York had the highest population of Eilinger families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 179 census records available for the last name Eilinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eilinger 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Eilinger. 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 65 military records available for the last name Eilinger. For the veterans among your Eilinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eilinger lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Eilinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Eilinger in 1971 was 79, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eilinger 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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