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Eyten Family History

Eyten 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: Etten, Esten, Elton, Eitel, Eden, Hyden, Ellen, Osten, Exton, Eisen

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Where is the Eyten family from?

You can see how Eyten families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eyten family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Eyten families were found in USA in 1880, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Eyten family living in Flintshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Eyten's in United Kingdom. Flintshire had the highest population of Eyten families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 28 census records available for the last name Eyten. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eyten 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Eyten. 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 1 military records available for the last name Eyten. For the veterans among your Eyten ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eyten lifespan?

Average Eyten life expectancy in 1985 was 73 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eyten 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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