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Eitler Family History

Eitler 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: Bitler, Eifler, Beitler, Eitner, Teitler, Entler, Eiler, Zeitler

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Where is the Eitler family from?

You can see how Eitler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eitler family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Eitler families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Eitler families living in Wisconsin. This was about 57% of all the recorded Eitler's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Eitler families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eitler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Eitler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Eitler. 100% of Eitler 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
    100%

What Eitler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 139 census records available for the last name Eitler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eitler 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 83 immigration records available for the last name Eitler. 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 575 military records available for the last name Eitler. For the veterans among your Eitler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eitler lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Eitler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Eitler in 1969 was 86, and 61 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Eitler

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eitler 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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