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Eyer Family History

Eyer Surname Meaning

English: variant of Ayer. German: from a personal name composed of the ancient Germanic elements agi ‘point edge (of a sword)’ + heri ‘army’. Compare Egger.

In some cases possibly also Dutch: variant archaic or Americanized of Eijer, a cognate of 2 above.

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


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Where is the Eyer family from?

You can see how Eyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eyer family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Eyer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 31 Eyer families living in London. This was about 22% of all the recorded Eyer's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Eyer families in 1891.
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What did your Eyer ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Eyer. 89% of Eyer 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
    89%
  • Dress Machinist
    12%

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Census Records

There are 13,000 census records available for the last name Eyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eyer 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Eyer. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Eyer. For the veterans among your Eyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eyer lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Eyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Eyer in 1951 was 40, and 80 in 2004.

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