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Eames Family History

Eames Surname Meaning

English: from Middle English eme eim ‘uncle’ (Old English ēam).

Most of the modern variants of the surname have post-medieval excrescent -s.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Eames family from?

You can see how Eames families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eames family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Eames families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 503 Eames families living in London. This was about 22% of all the recorded Eames's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Eames families in 1891.
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What did your Eames ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Eames. 9% of Eames men worked as a General Labourer and 73% of Eames women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Eames were Farmer and Unpaid Domestic.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    9%
  • Builders Labourer
    6%
  • Bricklayer
    5%
  • Farmer
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    73%
  • Housewife
    3%
  • Incapacitated
    2%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    2%

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Census Records

There are 67,000 census records available for the last name Eames. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eames 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 5,000 immigration records available for the last name Eames. 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 7,000 military records available for the last name Eames. For the veterans among your Eames ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eames lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Eames life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1946, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Eames in 1943 was 49, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eames 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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