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Eilts Family History

Eilts Surname Meaning

German: patronymic from a shortened form of the personal name Eilert.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Eilts family from?

You can see how Eilts families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eilts family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Eilts families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Eilts families living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Eilts's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Eilts families in 1911.
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What did your Eilts ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Eilts. 38% of Eilts men worked as a Farmer.

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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 1940

  • Farmer
    38%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Farming
    16%
  • Salesman
    10%

What Eilts family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Eilts. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eilts 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 248 immigration records available for the last name Eilts. 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 473 military records available for the last name Eilts. For the veterans among your Eilts ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eilts lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Eilts life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Eilts in 1961 was 61, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eilts 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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