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Eitt Family History

Eitt 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: Kitt, Litt, Witt, Pitt, Ritt, Eidt, Hitt, Fitt, Gitt, Vitt

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Where is the Eitt family from?

You can see how Eitt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eitt family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Eitt families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Eitt's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Eitt families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eitt 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 131 census records available for the last name Eitt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eitt 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Eitt. 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 28 military records available for the last name Eitt. For the veterans among your Eitt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eitt lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Eitt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Eitt in 1966 was 93, and 56 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eitt 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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