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Eignor Family History

Eignor 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: Eigner, Egnor, Tignor, Signor, Signore, Agnor, Eisner, Minor, Egner

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Where is the Eignor family from?

You can see how Eignor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eignor family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Eignor families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 10 Eignor families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Eignor's in USA. New York had the highest population of Eignor families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eignor 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 Eignor ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Eignor. 60% of Eignor men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Eignor women worked as a Housewife.

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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
    60%
  • Farm Hand
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Eignor family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 646 census records available for the last name Eignor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eignor 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Eignor. 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 73 military records available for the last name Eignor. For the veterans among your Eignor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eignor lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2002, in the United States, Eignor life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Eignor in 1960 was 50, and 58 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Eignor

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eignor 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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