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Eams Family History

Eams 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: Iams, Eames, Tams, Ems, Sams, Eads, Beams, Reams, Hams, Elms

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Where is the Eams family from?

You can see how Eams families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eams family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Eams families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Eams families living in Cheshire. This was about 42% of all the recorded Eams's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Eams families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eams 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 Eams ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Eams. 100% of Eams 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 1,000 census records available for the last name Eams. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eams 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 84 immigration records available for the last name Eams. 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 932 military records available for the last name Eams. For the veterans among your Eams ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eams lifespan?

Average Eams life expectancy in 1971 was 82 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eams 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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