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Eidman Family History

Eidman Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Eidmann: from the short form (Aido) of an ancient Germanic personal name composed with eid ‘oath’ or eit ‘fire’ + man ‘man’.

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


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Where is the Eidman family from?

You can see how Eidman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eidman family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Eidman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 11 Eidman families living in London. This was about 61% of all the recorded Eidman's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Eidman families in 1891.
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What did your Eidman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Operator Machine were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Eidman. 26% of Eidman men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Eidman women worked as an Operator Machine. Some less common occupations for Americans named Eidman were Laborer and Teacher.

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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
    26%
  • Salesman
    18%
  • Clerk
    12%
  • Laborer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator Machine
    34%
  • Bookeeper
    34%
  • Teacher
    34%

What Eidman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Eidman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eidman 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 257 immigration records available for the last name Eidman. 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 213 military records available for the last name Eidman. For the veterans among your Eidman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eidman lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Eidman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Eidman in 1963 was 83, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eidman 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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