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Eaff Family History

Eaff 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: Teaff, Gaff, Eoff, Haff, Raff, Naff, Taff, Paff, Leaf, Cuff

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Where is the Eaff family from?

You can see how Eaff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eaff family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Eaff families were found in USA in 1880. In 1861 there were 2 Eaff families living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Eaff's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Eaff families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eaff 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 174 census records available for the last name Eaff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eaff 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Eaff. 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 29 military records available for the last name Eaff. For the veterans among your Eaff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eaff lifespan?

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