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Eymann Family History

Eymann Name Meaning

German: from a personal name composed of the ancient Germanic elements agi ‘point edge (of a sword)’ + man ‘man’. Compare Eyman .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Eyman, Mann, Ammann, Byman, Heumann, Bermann, Rebmann, Lyman, Elman

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Where is the Eymann family from?

You can see how Eymann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eymann family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Eymann families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 4 Eymann families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Eymann's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Eymann families in 1840.
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What did your Eymann ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Eymann. 28% of Eymann men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Eymann women worked as a Stenographer. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    28%
  • Salesman
    19%
  • Proprietor
    19%
  • Mechanic
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Eymann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eymann 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 602 immigration records available for the last name Eymann. 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 667 military records available for the last name Eymann. For the veterans among your Eymann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eymann lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Eymann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Eymann in 1964 was 74, and 79 in 2004.

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