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Eighmy Name Meaning

Altered form of Emigh a surname of German origin.

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


Similar surnames: Eighmey, Kihm, Giggey, Lighty, Eigen, Beighley, Eidam, Lichty

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Where is the Eighmy family from?

You can see how Eighmy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eighmy family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Eighmy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 14 Eighmy families living in New York. This was about 82% of all the recorded Eighmy's in USA. New York had the highest population of Eighmy families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eighmy surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Eighmy ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Eighmy. 15% of Eighmy men worked as a Farm Laborer. .

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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 1940

  • Farm Laborer
    15%
  • Mechanic
    15%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Carpenter
    12%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Eighmy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eighmy 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 66 immigration records available for the last name Eighmy. 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 443 military records available for the last name Eighmy. For the veterans among your Eighmy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eighmy lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Eighmy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Eighmy in 1956 was 36, and 64 in 2004.

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