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Eilert Family History

Eilert Name Meaning

North German and Dutch: from a personal name composed of the ancient Germanic elements agil ‘point edge (of a sword)’ + hard ‘brave hardy strong’. As a Dutch name this is also a habitational name from a farm name after transmission of the surname Eilert into the farm name.

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


Similar surnames: Ehlert, Eisert, Eifert, Reinert, Libert, Gellert, Emmert, Ahlert

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Where is the Eilert family from?

You can see how Eilert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eilert family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Eilert families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 4 Eilert families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 80% of all the recorded Eilert's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Eilert families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eilert surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Eilert ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Eilert. 24% of Eilert men worked as a Farmer and 28% of Eilert women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Eilert were Farm Hand and Stenographer. .

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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
    24%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Farm Hand
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    28%
  • Teacher
    19%
  • File Clerk
    19%
  • Stenographer
    19%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Eilert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eilert 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 521 immigration records available for the last name Eilert. 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 923 military records available for the last name Eilert. For the veterans among your Eilert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eilert lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Eilert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Eilert in 1960 was 50, and 79 in 2004.

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