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Eastright Family History

Eastright Name 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: Cartright, Eastridge, Seabright, Cartwright, Waybright, Enright

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Where is the Eastright family from?

You can see how Eastright families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eastright family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Eastright families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Eastright families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Eastright's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Eastright families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eastright surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Eastright ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 91 census records available for the last name Eastright. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eastright 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Eastright. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 22 military records available for the last name Eastright. For the veterans among your Eastright ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eastright lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2004, in the United States, Eastright life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Eastright in 1973 was 62, and 64 in 2004.

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