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Edat Family History

Edat Surname 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: Day, Ida, Adam, Eden, Daw, Oda, Seda, Dai, Elam, Edel

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Where is the Edat family from?

You can see how Edat families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Edat family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1880. The most Edat families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there was 1 Edat family living in Wigtownshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Edat's in Scotland. Wigtownshire had the highest population of Edat families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Edat surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 21 census records available for the last name Edat. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Edat 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Edat. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Edat. For the veterans among your Edat ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Edat lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Edat ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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