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Ey Family History

Ey Surname Meaning

German: possibly a variant of Aye.

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


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Where is the Ey family from?

You can see how Ey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Ey families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 10 Ey families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Ey's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Ey families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ey 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 Ey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ey. 19% of Ey men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Ey women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ey were Salesman and Operator.

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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
    19%
  • Clerk
    15%
  • Baker
    12%
  • Salesman
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    25%
  • New Worker
    25%
  • Secretary
    17%
  • Operator
    17%

What Ey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 23,000 census records available for the last name Ey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ey 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Ey. 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 13,000 military records available for the last name Ey. For the veterans among your Ey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ey lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Ey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Ey in 1960 was 47, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ey 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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