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Eibes Family History

Eibes 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: Eiben, Erbes, Miles, Giles, Eitel, Hines, Ries, Eber, Eisen, Kibe

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Where is the Eibes family from?

You can see how Eibes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eibes family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Eibes families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Eibes families living in Iowa. This was about 63% of all the recorded Eibes's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Eibes families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eibes 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 Eibes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Eibes. 67% of Eibes men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    67%
  • Farm Labor
    34%

What Eibes family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 408 census records available for the last name Eibes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eibes 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Eibes. 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 59 military records available for the last name Eibes. For the veterans among your Eibes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eibes lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2003, in the United States, Eibes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Eibes in 1956 was 57, and 81 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Eibes

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eibes 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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