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Eiby Family History

Eiby 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: Eby, Eib, Leiby, Liby, Biby, Erby, Eid, Leib, Kibe, Wilby

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Where is the Eiby family from?

You can see how Eiby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eiby family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Eiby families were found in USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Eiby family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Eiby's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Eiby families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 569 census records available for the last name Eiby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eiby 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 77 immigration records available for the last name Eiby. 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 12 military records available for the last name Eiby. For the veterans among your Eiby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eiby lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Eiby life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Eiby in 1966 was 76, and 94 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eiby 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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