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Eirten Family History

Eirten 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: Girten, Eitel, Garten, Eisen, Porten, Eichen, Kitten, Parten, Harten

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Where is the Eirten family from?

You can see how Eirten families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eirten family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Eirten families were found in Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 6 Eirten families living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Eirten's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Eirten families in 1861.
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Census Records

There are 32 census records available for the last name Eirten. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eirten 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Eirten. 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 14 military records available for the last name Eirten. For the veterans among your Eirten ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eirten lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1982, in the United States, Eirten life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Eirten in 1972 was 78, and 86 in 1982.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eirten 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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