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Eidt Family History

Eidt Surname Meaning

German: perhaps from a short form of the personal name Agatha (see Agate) or from a short form of an ancient Germanic personal name based on eid ‘oath’.

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


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Where is the Eidt family from?

You can see how Eidt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eidt family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Eidt families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 6 Eidt families living in Gloucestershire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Eidt's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Eidt families in 1891.
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What did your Eidt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Eidt. 20% of Eidt men worked as a Salesman and 40% of Eidt women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Eidt were Manager and Teacher.

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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

  • Salesman
    20%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Operator
    10%
  • Manager
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    40%
  • Cashier
    20%
  • Maid
    20%
  • Teacher
    20%

What Eidt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Eidt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eidt 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 352 immigration records available for the last name Eidt. 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 388 military records available for the last name Eidt. For the veterans among your Eidt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eidt lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Eidt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Eidt in 1956 was 52, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eidt 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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