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Eye Family History

Eye Surname Meaning

English: habitational name from any of at least three places called Eye (Suffolk, Northamptonshire, Herefordshire) or possibly a topographic name for someone who lived on low-lying land partly surrounded by water or marsh or an island from Middle English eye (Old English ēg). Compare Nye, Rea, and Rye.

This surname has now died out in Britain.

Norwegian: variant of Eie from Eide.

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


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Where is the Eye family from?

You can see how Eye families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eye family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Eye families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 23 Eye families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 29% of all the recorded Eye's in Canada. Nova Scotia and 1 other province had the highest population of Eye families in 1911.
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What did your Eye ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Eye. 60% of Eye men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Laborer
    40%

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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Eye. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eye 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 586 immigration records available for the last name Eye. 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 8,000 military records available for the last name Eye. For the veterans among your Eye ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eye lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Eye life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Eye in 1945 was 43, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eye 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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