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Eimen Family History

Eimen 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: Eisen, Eiben, Eiden, Eigen, Eimer, Eiken, Ehmen, Simon, Heiden, Wien

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Where is the Eimen family from?

You can see how Eimen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eimen family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Eimen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Eimen families living in Iowa. This was about 47% of all the recorded Eimen's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Eimen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eimen 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 Eimen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Eimen. 55% of Eimen men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Eimen women worked as a Housewife.

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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

  • Laborer
    55%
  • Proprietor
    28%
  • Farmer
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Eimen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 276 census records available for the last name Eimen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eimen 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 72 immigration records available for the last name Eimen. 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 54 military records available for the last name Eimen. For the veterans among your Eimen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eimen lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Eimen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Eimen in 1963 was 83, and 75 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Eimen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eimen 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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