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Eaman Family History

Eaman 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: Elman, Aman, Zaman, Raman, Eyman, Seaman, Edman, Leaman, Daman

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Where is the Eaman family from?

You can see how Eaman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eaman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Eaman families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 55 Eaman families living in Ontario. This was about 47% of all the recorded Eaman's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Eaman families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eaman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Eaman ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Nurse were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Eaman. 100% of Eaman men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Eaman women worked as a Nurse. .

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Nurse
    100%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Eaman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eaman 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 249 immigration records available for the last name Eaman. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 586 military records available for the last name Eaman. For the veterans among your Eaman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eaman lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Eaman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Eaman in 1962 was 85, and 80 in 2004.

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