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Eunis Family History

Eunis 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: Enis, Kunis, Ennis, Tunis, Unis, Dennis, Danis, Annis, Manis, Duris

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Where is the Eunis family from?

You can see how Eunis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eunis family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Eunis families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 13 Eunis families living in Ontario. This was about 38% of all the recorded Eunis's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Eunis families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eunis 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 Eunis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Eunis. 29% of Eunis men worked as a Laborer and 23% of Eunis women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Eunis were Farm Laborer and Maid.

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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
    29%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Truck Driver
    11%
  • Farm Laborer
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    23%
  • Care Maker
    14%
  • Nurse
    10%
  • Maid
    10%

What Eunis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Eunis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eunis 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 211 immigration records available for the last name Eunis. 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 184 military records available for the last name Eunis. For the veterans among your Eunis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eunis lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1995, in the United States, Eunis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Eunis in 1963 was 72, and 101 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eunis 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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