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Eul Family History

Eul Surname Meaning

German:: nickname from Middle High German iule ‘owl’ for someone with features of the bird or a topographic or habitational name referring to a house with the sign of an owl.

Habitational name from any of several places called Euel, Euel(e)n, Eula, Eulau, or Eule.

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


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Where is the Eul family from?

You can see how Eul families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eul family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Eul families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Eul families living in Ontario. This was about 67% of all the recorded Eul's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Eul families in 1911.
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What did your Eul ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Eul. 13% of Eul men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Eul women worked as a Cook. Some less common occupations for Americans named Eul were Salesman and Student Nurse.

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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

  • Laborer
    13%
  • Truck Driver
    13%
  • Chauffeur
    13%
  • Salesman
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    34%
  • Stenographer
    34%
  • Student Nurse
    34%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Eul. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eul 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 Eul. 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 211 military records available for the last name Eul. For the veterans among your Eul ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eul lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Eul life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Eul in 1964 was 79, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eul 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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