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Eidam Family History

Eidam Surname Meaning

German: variant of Eidem.

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


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Where is the Eidam family from?

You can see how Eidam families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eidam family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Eidam families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1841 there was 1 Eidam family living in Orkney. This was 100% of all the recorded Eidam's in Scotland. Orkney had the highest population of Eidam families in 1841.
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What did your Eidam ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Eidam. 20% of Eidam men worked as a Clerk and 50% of Eidam women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Eidam were Proprietor and Clerk.

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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

  • Clerk
    20%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Proprietor
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%

What Eidam family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Eidam. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eidam 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 658 immigration records available for the last name Eidam. 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 761 military records available for the last name Eidam. For the veterans among your Eidam ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eidam lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Eidam life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Eidam in 1964 was 79, and 59 in 2004.

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