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Eyman Name Meaning

Dutch: variant of the topographic name for a dweller on heathland VanderHeiden. Dutch: variant of Heineman. German (Eymann): from a Germanic personal name composed of the elements agi ‘point (of a sword or lance)’ + man ‘man’, ‘retainer’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Lyman, Elman, Ryman, Edman, Ekman, Nyman, Wyman, Byman, Heyman

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Eyman Family Origin

Where is the Eyman family from?

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You can see how Eyman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eyman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Eyman families were found in the USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 8 Eyman families living in Ontario. This was about 47% of all the recorded Eyman's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Eyman families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eyman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Eyman Family Occupations

What did your Eyman ancestors do for a living?

In 1880, a less common occupation for the Eyman family was Day Laborer. Farmer, Blacksmith and Carpenter were the top 3 reported jobs worked by Eyman. The most common Eyman occupation in the USA was Farmer. 50% of Eyman's were Farmers.

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  • Farmer

    50%

  • Blacksmith

    5%

  • Carpenter

    3%

  • Day Laborer

    3%

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Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Eyman ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

Eyman Historical Records

What Eyman family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Eyman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eyman census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 642 immigration records available for the last name Eyman. 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 Card

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Eyman. For the veterans among your Eyman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Eyman Life Expectancy

What is the average Eyman lifespan?

Between 1940 and 2004, in the United States, Eyman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1940, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Eyman in 1940 was 34, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eyman 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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