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Eatz Family History

Eatz 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: Batz, Gatz, Ratz, Patz, Katz, Zatz, Satz, Eltz, Watz, Datz

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Where is the Eatz family from?

You can see how Eatz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eatz family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Eatz families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Eatz family living in Arkansas. This was 100% of all the recorded Eatz's in USA. Arkansas had the highest population of Eatz families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eatz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 135 census records available for the last name Eatz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eatz 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Eatz. 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 16 military records available for the last name Eatz. For the veterans among your Eatz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eatz lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1999, in the United States, Eatz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Eatz in 1970 was 80, and 76 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eatz 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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