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Eidef Family History

Eidef 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: Eidem, Eide, Eiden, Heiden, Eid, Eitel, Eden, Rider, Ide, Eisen

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Where is the Eidef family from?

You can see how Eidef families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eidef family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Eidef family living in Glamorgan. This was 100% of all the recorded Eidef's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan had the highest population of Eidef families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 1 census records available for the last name Eidef. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eidef 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Eidef. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Eidef. For the veterans among your Eidef ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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