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Each Family History

Each 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: Bach, Mach, Lach, Reach, Leach, Esch, Pach, Beach, Eich, Rach

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Where is the Each family from?

You can see how Each families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Each family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Each families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 17 Each families living in Iowa. This was about 55% of all the recorded Each's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Each families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Each 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 Each ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machinist and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Each. 22% of Each men worked as a Machinist and 100% of Each women worked as a Teacher.

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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

  • Machinist
    22%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Truck Driver
    15%
  • Manager
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Each family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Each. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Each 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 366 immigration records available for the last name Each. 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 45,000 military records available for the last name Each. For the veterans among your Each ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Each lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2001, in the United States, Each life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Each in 1970 was 82, and 84 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Each 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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