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Eidem Family History

Eidem Surname Meaning

German: from Middle High German eidem ‘son-in-law’. See Eiden.

Norwegian: habitational name from any of various farmsteads in central Norway so named from Old Norse Eithheimr (eith ‘isthmus’ + heimr ‘farm’).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Eidem family from?

You can see how Eidem families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eidem family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Eidem families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 8 Eidem families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 73% of all the recorded Eidem's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Eidem families in 1880.
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What did your Eidem ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Eidem. 49% of Eidem men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Eidem women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Eidem were Salesman and Stenographer.

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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
    49%
  • Laborer
    21%
  • Farming
    10%
  • Salesman
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    50%
  • Waitress
    30%
  • Stenographer
    20%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Eidem. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eidem 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 575 immigration records available for the last name Eidem. 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 285 military records available for the last name Eidem. For the veterans among your Eidem ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eidem lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Eidem life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Eidem in 1963 was 87, and 63 in 2004.

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