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Eilitz Family History

Eilitz 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: Biltz, Wiltz, Diltz, Politz, Blitz, Eltz, Heinitz, Klitz, Giltz

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Where is the Eilitz family from?

You can see how Eilitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eilitz family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Eilitz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Eilitz family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Eilitz's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Eilitz families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eilitz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 86 census records available for the last name Eilitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eilitz 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Eilitz. 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 43 military records available for the last name Eilitz. For the veterans among your Eilitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eilitz lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1995, in the United States, Eilitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Eilitz in 1971 was 78, and 76 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eilitz 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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