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Edd Family History

Edd Surname Meaning

Americanized form of an unidentified Swedish surname.

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


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Where is the Edd family from?

You can see how Edd families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Edd family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Edd families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 15 Edd families living in London. This was about 33% of all the recorded Edd's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Edd families in 1891.
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What did your Edd ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Edd. 44% of Edd men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Edd women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Edd were Farm Laborer and Operator.

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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

  • Farmer
    44%
  • Laborer
    44%
  • Farming
    7%
  • Farm Laborer
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    60%
  • Operator
    40%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Edd. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Edd 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 168 immigration records available for the last name Edd. 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 187 military records available for the last name Edd. For the veterans among your Edd ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Edd lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Edd life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Edd in 1962 was 80, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Edd 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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