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Easthan Family History

Easthan 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: Eastham, Eastman, Easton, Nathan, Kastan, Eastland, Kathan, Athan

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Where is the Easthan family from?

You can see how Easthan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Easthan family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Easthan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Easthan families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Easthan's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Easthan families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Easthan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Easthan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Easthan. 100% of Easthan 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 Easthan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 344 census records available for the last name Easthan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Easthan 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 67 immigration records available for the last name Easthan. 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 63 military records available for the last name Easthan. For the veterans among your Easthan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Easthan lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1992, in the United States, Easthan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Easthan in 1969 was 47, and 68 in 1992.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Easthan 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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