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Eyen Family History

Eyen 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: Eden, Oyen, Eye, Ewen, Even, Ryen, Eben, Feyen, Eyer, Heyen

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Where is the Eyen family from?

You can see how Eyen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eyen family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1901 and 1920. The most Eyen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1901 there was 1 Eyen family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Eyen's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Eyen families in 1901.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eyen 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 120 census records available for the last name Eyen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eyen 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 80 immigration records available for the last name Eyen. 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 20 military records available for the last name Eyen. For the veterans among your Eyen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eyen lifespan?

Between 1981 and 1996, in the United States, Eyen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Eyen in 1981 was 94, and 91 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eyen 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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