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Eders Family History

Eders 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: Evers, Eder, Edes, Enders, Ebers, Aders, Edens, Elders, Ewers, Eden

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Where is the Eders family from?

You can see how Eders families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eders family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Eders families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 8 Eders families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Eders's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Eders families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eders surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 253 census records available for the last name Eders. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eders 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Eders. 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 58 military records available for the last name Eders. For the veterans among your Eders ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eders lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1987, in the United States, Eders life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Eders in 1963 was 71, and 64 in 1987.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eders 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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