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Eyner Family History

Eyner 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: Egner, Ebner, Ryner, Eyler, Eyer, Wyner, Reyner, Exner, Tyner, Berner

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Where is the Eyner family from?

You can see how Eyner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eyner family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Eyner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Eyner family living in Hampshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Eyner's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Eyner families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eyner 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 Eyner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Bookkeeper was the top reported job for people in the USA named Eyner. 100% of Eyner 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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    100%

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Census Records

There are 112 census records available for the last name Eyner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eyner 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Eyner. 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 11 military records available for the last name Eyner. For the veterans among your Eyner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eyner lifespan?

Between 1990 and 1996, in the United States, Eyner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Eyner in 1990 was 87, and 90 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eyner 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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