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Eatman Family History

Eatman Surname Meaning

Probably English: variant of Edman.

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


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Where is the Eatman family from?

You can see how Eatman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eatman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Eatman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 16 Eatman families living in Ontario. This was about 47% of all the recorded Eatman's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Eatman families in 1911.
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What did your Eatman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Eatman. 36% of Eatman men worked as a Farmer and 19% of Eatman women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Eatman were Farm Laborer and Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    36%
  • Laborer
    26%
  • Salesman
    5%
  • Farm Laborer
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    19%
  • Maid
    13%
  • Housewife
    12%
  • Farmer
    9%

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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Eatman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eatman 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 204 immigration records available for the last name Eatman. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Eatman. For the veterans among your Eatman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eatman lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Eatman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1946, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Eatman in 1946 was 38, and 71 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Eatman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eatman 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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