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Eanes Family History

Eanes Name Meaning

English (Hampshire): probably a variant of Heanes with loss of initial H- itself a variant of Heane with post-medieval excrescent -s a nickname from Middle English hen(e) heine ‘poor needy wretched’ (Old English hēan). Eanes is now rare in Britain and in the US is found predominantly in VA. Portuguese and Galician: patronymic from the Latin personal name Johannes (Portuguese João Galician Xoán; see John ).

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

Similar surnames: Banes, Enes, Ennes, Danes, Sanes, Manes, Bane, Vanes, Eaves, Hanes

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You can see how Eanes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eanes family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Eanes families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 24 Eanes families living in London. This was about 23% of all the recorded Eanes's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Eanes families in 1891.

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Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Eanes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eanes 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 440 immigration records available for the last name Eanes. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 2,000 military records available for the last name Eanes. For the veterans among your Eanes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eanes lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Eanes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Eanes in 1944 was 26, and 81 in 2004.

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