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Eiding Family History

Eiding 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: Leiding, Widing, Eding, Eiring, Riding, Eiting, Wilding, Etling

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Where is the Eiding family from?

You can see how Eiding families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eiding family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Eiding families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there was 1 Eiding family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Eiding's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Eiding families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eiding 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 94 census records available for the last name Eiding. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eiding 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 71 immigration records available for the last name Eiding. 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 56 military records available for the last name Eiding. For the veterans among your Eiding ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eiding lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Eiding life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Eiding in 1965 was 80, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eiding 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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