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Eayers Family History

Eayers 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: Ayers, Sayers, Mayers, Bayers, Sayer, Hayes, Layer, Mayer, Hayer

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Where is the Eayers family from?

You can see how Eayers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eayers family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Eayers families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Eayers families living in Wiltshire. This was about 36% of all the recorded Eayers's in United Kingdom. Wiltshire had the highest population of Eayers families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eayers surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Eayers ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Eayers. 100% of Eayers women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 374 census records available for the last name Eayers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eayers 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Eayers. 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 29 military records available for the last name Eayers. For the veterans among your Eayers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eayers lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1978, in the United States, Eayers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Eayers in 1966 was 90, and 92 in 1978.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eayers 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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