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Eydam Family History

Eydam 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: Nydam, Eidam, Adam, Elam, Lynam, Eyman, Eidem, Dam, Lyda, Byam

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Where is the Eydam family from?

You can see how Eydam families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eydam family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Eydam family living in Connecticut. This was about 50% of all the recorded Eydam's in USA. Connecticut and 1 other state had the highest population of Eydam families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eydam surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Eydam ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 55 census records available for the last name Eydam. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eydam 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Eydam. 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 112 military records available for the last name Eydam. For the veterans among your Eydam ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eydam lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Eydam life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Eydam in 1963 was 70, and 96 in 2004.

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