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Eimes Family History

Eimes 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: Imes, Eames, Simes, Eimer, Limes, Times, Himes, Eimers, Kimes, Heimes

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Where is the Eimes family from?

You can see how Eimes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eimes family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Eimes families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Eimes family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Eimes's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Eimes families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eimes surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 169 census records available for the last name Eimes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eimes 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Eimes. 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 25 military records available for the last name Eimes. For the veterans among your Eimes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eimes lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1989, in the United States, Eimes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Eimes in 1979 was 81, and 65 in 1989.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eimes 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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