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Eum Family History

Eum Surname Meaning

Korean: variant of Ŏm (see Om ).

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


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Where is the Eum family from?

You can see how Eum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eum family name was found in the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1901. The most Eum families were found in and Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 2 Eum families living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Eum's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Eum families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eum surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Eum ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Eum. 72% of Eum men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    72%
  • Farmer
    29%

What Eum family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 143 census records available for the last name Eum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eum 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 83 immigration records available for the last name Eum. 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 18 military records available for the last name Eum. For the veterans among your Eum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eum lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2004, in the United States, Eum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Eum in 1978 was 54, and 91 in 2004.

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