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Eddington Family History

Eddington Surname Meaning

English: variant of Edington.

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


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Where is the Eddington family from?

You can see how Eddington families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eddington family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Eddington families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 80 Eddington families living in London. This was about 29% of all the recorded Eddington's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Eddington families in 1891.
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What did your Eddington ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Eddington. 34% of Eddington men worked as a General Labourer and 86% of Eddington women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Eddington were Police Constable and Private Retired O A P.

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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

  • General Labourer
    34%
  • Coal Dealer
    34%
  • Police Constable
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    86%
  • House Duties
    5%
  • Housewife
    4%
  • Private Retired O A P
    4%

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Census Records

There are 18,000 census records available for the last name Eddington. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eddington 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Eddington. 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 Eddington. For the veterans among your Eddington ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eddington lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Eddington life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Eddington in 1946 was 45, and 70 in 2004.

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