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Eatin Family History

Eatin 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: Satin, Matin, Eaton, Latin, Entin, Eakin, Eastin, Patin, Gavin, Hain

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Where is the Eatin family from?

You can see how Eatin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eatin family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Eatin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1861 there were 6 Eatin families living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Eatin's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Eatin families in 1861.
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Census Records

There are 487 census records available for the last name Eatin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eatin 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 81 immigration records available for the last name Eatin. 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 247 military records available for the last name Eatin. For the veterans among your Eatin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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