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Eddolls Family History

Eddolls Surname Meaning

From the Middle English personal name Edolf (Old English Ēadwulf), which is derived from ēad meaning ‘prosperity’ and wulf meaning ‘wolf’).

This name has undergone changes over time, particularly with the addition of the genitival or post-medieval excrescent -s.

The components of the name reflect qualities that were highly valued in early English culture.

Overall, Edolf serves as an example of how names can encapsulate characteristics and identities.

Understanding the origins of such names can provide insights into the history and values of the societies from which they arose.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Eddolls family from?

You can see how Eddolls families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eddolls family name was found in the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1911. The most Eddolls families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 49 Eddolls families living in Gloucestershire. This was about 27% of all the recorded Eddolls's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Eddolls families in 1891.
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What did your Eddolls ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Dairy Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Eddolls. 20% of Eddolls men worked as a Dairy Farmer and 74% of Eddolls women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Eddolls were Incapacitated and Housewife.

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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

  • Dairy Farmer
    20%
  • Cowman
    14%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Incapacitated
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    74%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    8%
  • Unpaid Household Duties
    6%
  • Housewife
    6%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 267 immigration records available for the last name Eddolls. 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 127 military records available for the last name Eddolls. For the veterans among your Eddolls ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eddolls lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2003, in the United States, Eddolls life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Eddolls in 1976 was 88, and 77 in 2003.

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