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Eymers Family History

Eymers Name 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: Eimers, Elmer, Wymer, Evers, Byers, Emmer, Ayers, Emery, Myers, Syers

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Where is the Eymers family from?

You can see how Eymers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eymers family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Eymers families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Eymers's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Eymers families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eymers surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Eymers ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Eymers ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 33 census records available for the last name Eymers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eymers 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Eymers. 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 14 military records available for the last name Eymers. For the veterans among your Eymers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eymers lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1979, in the United States, Eymers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Eymers in 1969 was 73, and 81 in 1979.

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