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Ean Family History

Ean 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: Han, Yan, Pan, Tan, An, Bean, Fan, Ban, Kan, Dean

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Where is the Ean family from?

You can see how Ean families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ean family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ean families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Ean families living in London. This was about 33% of all the recorded Ean's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Ean families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ean 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 Ean ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Ean. 67% of Ean 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
    67%
  • Private Means
    34%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Ean. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ean 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 343 immigration records available for the last name Ean. 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 11,000 military records available for the last name Ean. For the veterans among your Ean ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ean lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2001, in the United States, Ean life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Ean in 1968 was 66, and 85 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ean

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ean 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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