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Eighman Family History

Eighman 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: Highman, Eichman, Richman, Digman, Reichman, Meighan, Tilghman

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Where is the Eighman family from?

You can see how Eighman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eighman family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Eighman families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Eighman family living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Eighman's in USA. Ohio and 1 other state had the highest population of Eighman families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 38 census records available for the last name Eighman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eighman 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Eighman. 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 15 military records available for the last name Eighman. For the veterans among your Eighman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eighman lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Eighman

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