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Eddishaw Family History

Eddishaw 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: Dishaw, Deshaw, Earnshaw, Reddish, Redshaw, Robishaw, Shaw, Henshaw

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Where is the Eddishaw family from?

You can see how Eddishaw families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eddishaw family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 28 Eddishaw families living in Nottinghamshire. This was about 88% of all the recorded Eddishaw's in United Kingdom. Nottinghamshire had the highest population of Eddishaw families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eddishaw surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Eddishaw ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Eddishaw. 100% of Eddishaw women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Eddishaw family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 253 census records available for the last name Eddishaw. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eddishaw 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Eddishaw. 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 10 military records available for the last name Eddishaw. For the veterans among your Eddishaw ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eddishaw lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2001, in the United States, Eddishaw life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Eddishaw in 1971 was 97, and 69 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Eddishaw

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eddishaw 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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