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Eierdam Family History

Eierdam 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: Dierlam, Wierda, Eidam, Derham, Cerda, Riera, Tiernan, Kieran, Mierau

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Where is the Eierdam family from?

You can see how Eierdam families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eierdam family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Eierdam families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Eierdam families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Eierdam's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Eierdam families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 137 census records available for the last name Eierdam. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eierdam 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Eierdam. 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 36 military records available for the last name Eierdam. For the veterans among your Eierdam ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eierdam lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Eierdam life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Eierdam in 1966 was 92, and 93 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eierdam 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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