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Eunice Family History

Eunice Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Spanish Núñez (see Nunez) in a family of Portuguese Jewish origin. This surname occurs chiefly in GA.

The etymology of the female personal name Eunice is from Greek eu ‘good’ + nikē ‘victory’ but no historical connection has been established between the personal name and the surname.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Eunice family from?

You can see how Eunice families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eunice family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Eunice families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 20 Eunice families living in Lancashire. This was about 42% of all the recorded Eunice's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Eunice families in 1891.
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What did your Eunice ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Eunice. 67% of Eunice women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    67%
  • House Duties
    34%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Eunice. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eunice 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 295 immigration records available for the last name Eunice. 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 529 military records available for the last name Eunice. For the veterans among your Eunice ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eunice lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Eunice life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Eunice in 1941 was 44, and 80 in 2004.

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