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Eidet Family History

Eidet 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: Eidem, Eidt, Eide, Eiden, Heiden, Eid, Eitel, Eden, Rider, Ide

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Where is the Eidet family from?

You can see how Eidet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eidet family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Eidet families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Eidet families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Eidet's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Eidet families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eidet surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Eidet ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Eidet. 100% of Eidet men worked as a 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
    100%

What Eidet family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 218 census records available for the last name Eidet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eidet 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 71 immigration records available for the last name Eidet. 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 20 military records available for the last name Eidet. For the veterans among your Eidet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eidet lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Eidet life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Eidet in 1966 was 75, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eidet 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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