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Eidy Family History

Eidy 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: Eid, Eidt, Eide, Reidy, Eddy, Hidy, Eudy, Leidy, Eady, Endy

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Where is the Eidy family from?

You can see how Eidy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eidy family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Eidy families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Eidy family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Eidy's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Eidy families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eidy 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 Eidy ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Labor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Eidy. 100% of Eidy men worked as a Labor.

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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

  • Labor
    100%

What Eidy family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 123 census records available for the last name Eidy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eidy 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Eidy. 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 Eidy. For the veterans among your Eidy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eidy lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Eidy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Eidy in 1963 was 78, and 60 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Eidy

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eidy 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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