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Eaby Family History

Eaby 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: Raby, Aaby, Eby, Gaby, Eary, Eady, Ealy, Daby, Haby, Erby

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Where is the Eaby family from?

You can see how Eaby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eaby family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Eaby families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 13 Eaby families living in London. This was about 68% of all the recorded Eaby's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Eaby families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eaby 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 Eaby ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Eaby. 100% of Eaby women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Eaby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eaby 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 105 immigration records available for the last name Eaby. 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 281 military records available for the last name Eaby. For the veterans among your Eaby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eaby lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2003, in the United States, Eaby life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Eaby in 1957 was 83, and 84 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eaby 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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