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Eddings Family History

Eddings Surname Meaning

English (Huntingdonshire): from the Middle English personal name Eding (Old English Ēading) originally a patronymic derived from any of several names beginning with ēad ‘prosperity’.

With post-medieval excrescent -s.

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


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Where is the Eddings family from?

You can see how Eddings families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eddings family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Eddings families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 16 Eddings families living in Huntingdonshire. This was about 35% of all the recorded Eddings's in United Kingdom. Huntingdonshire had the highest population of Eddings families in 1891.
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What did your Eddings ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Chauffeur and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Eddings. 50% of Eddings men worked as a Chauffeur and 74% of Eddings women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Eddings were Engine Fitter and Unpaid Domestic.

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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 1939

  • Chauffeur
    50%
  • Engine Fitter
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    74%
  • Civil Servant
    14%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    14%

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Census Records

There are 12,000 census records available for the last name Eddings. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eddings 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 334 immigration records available for the last name Eddings. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Eddings. For the veterans among your Eddings ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eddings lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Eddings life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Eddings in 1951 was 75, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eddings 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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