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Eir Family History

Eir 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: Eid, Mir, Weir, Eis, Bir, Keir, Eib, Ehr, Meir, Sir

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Where is the Eir family from?

You can see how Eir families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eir family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Eir families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Eir family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Eir's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Eir families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eir 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 Eir ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Mechanic was the top reported job for people in the USA named Eir. 100% of Eir men worked as a Mechanic.

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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

  • Mechanic
    100%

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Census Records

There are 181 census records available for the last name Eir. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eir 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Eir. 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 19 military records available for the last name Eir. For the veterans among your Eir ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eir lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eir 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Eir

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