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Eyden Family History

Eyden Surname Meaning

from Eydon (Northants).

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Eyden family from?

You can see how Eyden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eyden family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Eyden families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 14 Eyden families living in Middlesex. This was about 17% of all the recorded Eyden's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Eyden families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eyden 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 Eyden ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Bricklayer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Eyden. 34% of Eyden men worked as a Bricklayer and 77% of Eyden women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Eyden were Carpenter and House 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Bricklayer
    34%
  • Motor Driver Hotel Contra
    23%
  • Master Builder
    23%
  • Carpenter
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    77%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    8%
  • Housewife
    6%
  • House Duties
    6%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Eyden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eyden 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 220 immigration records available for the last name Eyden. 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 240 military records available for the last name Eyden. For the veterans among your Eyden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eyden lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1991, in the United States, Eyden life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Eyden in 1963 was 72, and 81 in 1991.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eyden 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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