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Ei Family History

Ei 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: Ji, Li, Wei, Yi, Qi, Mei, Eid, Ki, Fei, Pi

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Where is the Ei family from?

You can see how Ei families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ei family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Ei families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 13 Ei families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 93% of all the recorded Ei's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Ei families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ei surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ei ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ei. 100% of Ei men worked as a Laborer. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 11,000 census records available for the last name Ei. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ei 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 503 immigration records available for the last name Ei. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Australia, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 29,000 military records available for the last name Ei. For the veterans among your Ei ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ei lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2000, in the United States, Ei life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Ei in 1969 was 71, and 89 in 2000.

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