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Eims Family History

Eims 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: Nims, Mims, Eis, Heims, Ems, Tims, Sims, Wims, Eiss, Elms

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Where is the Eims family from?

You can see how Eims families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eims family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Eims families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Eims family living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Eims's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Eims families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 152 census records available for the last name Eims. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eims 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 68 immigration records available for the last name Eims. 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 79 military records available for the last name Eims. For the veterans among your Eims ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eims lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Eims life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Eims in 1955 was 76, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eims 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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