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Eheim Family History

Eheim 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: Heim, Helm, Shim, Keim, Seim, Rhem, Rhein, Opheim, Heit, Theil

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Where is the Eheim family from?

You can see how Eheim families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eheim family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Eheim families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Eheim families living in Yorkshire. This was about 71% of all the recorded Eheim's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Eheim families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eheim surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 271 census records available for the last name Eheim. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eheim 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 96 immigration records available for the last name Eheim. 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 51 military records available for the last name Eheim. For the veterans among your Eheim ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eheim lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Eheim life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Eheim in 1963 was 81, and 97 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eheim 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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