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Eighmey Family History

Eighmey Surname Meaning

Altered form of Emigh a surname of German origin.

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


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Where is the Eighmey family from?

You can see how Eighmey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eighmey family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Eighmey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 8 Eighmey families living in New York. This was about 80% of all the recorded Eighmey's in USA. New York had the highest population of Eighmey families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eighmey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Eighmey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Eighmey. 34% of Eighmey men worked as a Farmer and 67% of Eighmey women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Eighmey were Truck Driver and Housekeeper.

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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
    34%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Salesman
    19%
  • Truck Driver
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    67%
  • Housekeeper
    34%

What Eighmey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Eighmey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eighmey 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 111 immigration records available for the last name Eighmey. 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 390 military records available for the last name Eighmey. For the veterans among your Eighmey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eighmey lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Eighmey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Eighmey in 1947 was 44, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eighmey 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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