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Eiven Family History

Eiven 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: Eisen, Eiben, Even, Eiden, Eigen, Eiken, Given, Erven, Biven, Niven

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Where is the Eiven family from?

You can see how Eiven families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eiven family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1881 and 1920. The most Eiven families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1881. In 1881 there was 1 Eiven family living in Kincardineshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Eiven's in Scotland. Kincardineshire had the highest population of Eiven families in 1881.
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Census Records

There are 96 census records available for the last name Eiven. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eiven 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 Eiven. 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 Eiven. For the veterans among your Eiven ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eiven lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1998, in the United States, Eiven life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Eiven in 1969 was 46, and 72 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eiven 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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