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Eyanson Family History

Eyanson 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: Evanson, Branson, Anson, Hanson, Ranson, Eynon, Manson, Swanson

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Where is the Eyanson family from?

You can see how Eyanson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eyanson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Eyanson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 7 Eyanson families living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Eyanson's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Eyanson families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eyanson 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 Eyanson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Painter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Eyanson. 100% of Eyanson men worked as a Painter.

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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

  • Painter
    100%

What Eyanson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 493 census records available for the last name Eyanson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eyanson 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Eyanson. 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 130 military records available for the last name Eyanson. For the veterans among your Eyanson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eyanson lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2001, in the United States, Eyanson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Eyanson in 1948 was 53, and 57 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eyanson 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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