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Eastling Name Meaning

English: habitational name from Eastling (Kent) named from an Old English folk-name Ēslingas (from an Old English personal name Ēsla + -ingas meaning ‘the people of Ēsla’). The -t- in the placename is intrusive due to analogy with Old English ēast ‘east’. In some cases the name may also be a variant of Aslin which is now rare in Britain. Variant of Easterling .

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


Similar surnames: Ostling, Dahling, Basting, Eastland, Harling, Hastings, Watling

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Where is the Eastling family from?

You can see how Eastling families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eastling family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Eastling families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Eastling families living in London. This was about 55% of all the recorded Eastling's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Eastling families in 1891.
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What did your Eastling ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Eastling. 34% of Eastling men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Eastling women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Eastling were Farm Laborer and Housewife. .

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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
    34%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Truck Driver
    14%
  • Farm Laborer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    20%
  • Cook
    20%
  • Telephone Operator
    20%
  • Housewife
    20%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Eastling. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eastling 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 56 immigration records available for the last name Eastling. 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 202 military records available for the last name Eastling. For the veterans among your Eastling ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eastling lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Eastling life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Eastling in 1966 was 79, and 76 in 2004.

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