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Eathan Family History

Eathan 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: Nathan, Kathan, Athan, Lathan, Eatman, Gahan, Mathai, Latham, Eastham

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Where is the Eathan family from?

You can see how Eathan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eathan family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Eathan families living in New York. This was about 89% of all the recorded Eathan's in USA. New York had the highest population of Eathan families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eathan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Eathan ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 48 census records available for the last name Eathan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eathan 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Eathan. 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 3 military records available for the last name Eathan. For the veterans among your Eathan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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