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Eith Family History

Eith 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: Weith, Eich, With, Keith, Reith, Leith, Seith, Beith, Feith, Veith

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Where is the Eith family from?

You can see how Eith families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eith family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Eith families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Eith family living in Kent. This was about 20% of all the recorded Eith's in United Kingdom. Kent and 4 other counties had the highest population of Eith families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eith 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 Eith ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Eith. 39% of Eith men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Eith women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Eith were Farm Operator and Stenographer.

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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
    39%
  • Laborer
    31%
  • Machinist
    16%
  • Farm Operator
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    34%
  • Clerk
    34%
  • Stenographer
    34%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Eith. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eith 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 298 immigration records available for the last name Eith. 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 191 military records available for the last name Eith. For the veterans among your Eith ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eith lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Eith life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Eith in 1965 was 82, and 68 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eith 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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