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Eydt Family History

Eydt 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: Eidt, Heydt, Aydt, Hyde, Eid, Endo, Wendt, Lyde, Herdt, East

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Where is the Eydt family from?

You can see how Eydt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eydt family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Eydt families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 30 Eydt families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Eydt's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Eydt families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eydt 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 Eydt ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Teamster was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Eydt. 50% of Eydt men worked as a Teamster.

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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 1921

  • Teamster
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

What Eydt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 630 census records available for the last name Eydt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eydt 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 607 immigration records available for the last name Eydt. 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 26 military records available for the last name Eydt. For the veterans among your Eydt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eydt lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2004, in the United States, Eydt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Eydt in 1977 was 86, and 69 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Eydt

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eydt 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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