Eastmead Family History

Eastmead Surname Meaning

From Middle English est ‘east eastern’ + mede ‘meadow’ (Old English ēast mǣd) denoting someone who lived at ‘the eastern meadow’ or for someone from a place so named.

Perhaps Eastmead Farm near Glastonbury (Somerset) is an example of such a location.

This etymology reflects the geographical significance of the names and places in the region.

Ultimately, it highlights the connection between language and landscape in naming conventions.

Understanding these roots provides insight into the cultural and historical context of such areas.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021

Similar surnames: Eastmond, Ashmead, Eastman, Halstead, Easter, Smead, Umstead, Anstead, Stead, Eastham

4K	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
173	Military Records
122	Immigration Records
1K	Census and Voter Lists
1K	Member Trees

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Where is the Eastmead family from?

You can see how Eastmead families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eastmead family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Eastmead families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 19 Eastmead families living in London. This was about 34% of all the recorded Eastmead's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Eastmead families in 1891.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eastmead 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 Eastmead ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Publican and Unpaid domestic duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Eastmead. 34% of Eastmead men worked as a Publican and 70% of Eastmead women worked as an Unpaid domestic duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Eastmead were Iron moulder and Old age pensioner.

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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.

Publican

34%

factory clerk

34%

Iron moulder

34%

Unpaid domestic duties

70%

Private means

10%

Ladies hairdresser

10%

Old age pensioner

10%

What Eastmead family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 1K census records available for the last name Eastmead. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eastmead census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 122 immigration records available for the last name Eastmead. 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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Military Records

There are 173 military records available for the last name Eastmead. For the veterans among your Eastmead ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eastmead lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Eastmead life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Eastmead in 1963 was 73, and 58 in 2003.

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Eastmead Surname Meaning

From Middle English est ‘east eastern’ + mede ‘meadow’ (Old English ēast mǣd) denoting someone who lived at ‘the eastern meadow’ or for someone from a place so named.

Perhaps Eastmead Farm near Glastonbury (Somerset) is an example of such a location.

This etymology reflects the geographical significance of the names and places in the region.

Ultimately, it highlights the connection between language and landscape in naming conventions.

Understanding these roots provides insight into the cultural and historical context of such areas.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021

Where is the Eastmead family from?

What did your Eastmead ancestors do for a living?

Data not to scale

We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Publican

34%

factory clerk

34%

Iron moulder

34%

Unpaid domestic duties

70%

Private means

10%

Ladies hairdresser

10%

Old age pensioner

10%

What Eastmead family records will you find?

What is the average Eastmead lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Eastmead life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Eastmead in 1963 was 73, and 58 in 2003.

Eastmead Family History

Eastmead Surname Meaning

7,000 record(s) for Eastmead

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Top Male Occupations In 1939

Top Female Occupations In 1939

What Eastmead family records will you find?

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What is the average Eastmead lifespan?

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Eastmead Surname Meaning

7,000 record(s) for Eastmead

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Where is the Eastmead family from?

What did your Eastmead ancestors do for a living?

Top Male Occupations In 1939

Top Female Occupations In 1939

What Eastmead family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

You've only scratched the surface of Eastmead family history

What is the average Eastmead lifespan?

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Eastmead family tree

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