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Eidens Family History

Eidens 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: Eiden, Edens, Ridens, Heiden, Eden, Eisen, Iden, Eiben, Sides, Eidem

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Where is the Eidens family from?

You can see how Eidens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eidens family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Eidens families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Eidens family living in Virginia. This was 100% of all the recorded Eidens's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Eidens families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eidens surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Eidens ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 147 census records available for the last name Eidens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eidens 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Eidens. 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 53 military records available for the last name Eidens. For the veterans among your Eidens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eidens lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2000, in the United States, Eidens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Eidens in 1967 was 33, and 43 in 2000.

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