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Eam Family History

Eam Surname Meaning

see Eames.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Eam family from?

You can see how Eam families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eam family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Eam families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Eam families living in Maine. This was about 75% of all the recorded Eam's in USA. Maine had the highest population of Eam families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eam surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Eam ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Eam. 100% of Eam men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 248 census records available for the last name Eam. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eam 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 77 immigration records available for the last name Eam. 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 25 military records available for the last name Eam. For the veterans among your Eam ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eam lifespan?

Between 1991 and 2002, in the United States, Eam life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Eam in 1991 was 74, and 80 in 2002.

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