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Eira Family History

Eira 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: Mira, Cira, Ezra, Lira, Ira, Neira, Mura, Mora, Bara, Bird

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Where is the Eira family from?

You can see how Eira families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eira family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there was 1 Eira family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Eira's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Eira families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eira surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 63 census records available for the last name Eira. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eira 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 187 immigration records available for the last name Eira. 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 12 military records available for the last name Eira. For the veterans among your Eira ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eira lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Eira life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Eira in 1969 was 79, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eira 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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