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Eay Family History

Eay 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: May, Hay, Kay, Day, Ray, Say, Pay, Gay, Bay, Fay

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Where is the Eay family from?

You can see how Eay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eay family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Eay families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Eay family living in Buckinghamshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Eay's in United Kingdom. Buckinghamshire had the highest population of Eay families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 317 census records available for the last name Eay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eay 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 87 immigration records available for the last name Eay. 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 36 military records available for the last name Eay. For the veterans among your Eay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eay lifespan?

Between 1995 and 2000, in the United States, Eay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Eay in 1995 was 91, and 60 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eay 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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