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Eyd Family History

Eyd 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, Eld, Eye, End, Heyd, Ey, Yu, Yi, Rye, Rey

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Where is the Eyd family from?

You can see how Eyd families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eyd family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Eyd family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Eyd's in USA. California had the highest population of Eyd families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eyd surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 98 census records available for the last name Eyd. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eyd 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Eyd. 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 9 military records available for the last name Eyd. For the veterans among your Eyd ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eyd lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1996, in the United States, Eyd life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Eyd in 1972 was 87, and 95 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eyd 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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