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Eig Family History

Eig 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, Eng, Feig, Teig, Vig, Eis, Eib, Elg, Ewig, Emig

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Where is the Eig family from?

You can see how Eig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eig family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Eig families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Eig family living in Merionethshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Eig's in United Kingdom. Merionethshire had the highest population of Eig families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eig 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 Eig ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Eig. 56% of Eig men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Eig women worked as a Bookkeeper.

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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

  • Salesman
    56%
  • Store Clerk
    23%
  • Clerk
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    100%

What Eig family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Eig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eig 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 386 immigration records available for the last name Eig. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Eig. For the veterans among your Eig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eig lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Eig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Eig in 1962 was 69, and 86 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Eig

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eig 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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