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Eia Family History

Eia 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: Eid, Xia, Lia, Via, Zia, Jia, Pia, Elia, Sia, Eis

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Where is the Eia family from?

You can see how Eia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eia family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Eia families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Eia family living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Eia's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Eia families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eia surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Eia ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 176 census records available for the last name Eia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eia 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 78 immigration records available for the last name Eia. 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 24 military records available for the last name Eia. For the veterans among your Eia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eia lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2000, in the United States, Eia life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Eia in 1962 was 75, and 72 in 2000.

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