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Edesa Family History

Edesa 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: Edes, Eden, Ades, Edel, Eder, Ledesma, De Sa, Cesa, Mesa, Enea

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Where is the Edesa family from?

You can see how Edesa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Edesa family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Edesa family living in Arizona. This was 100% of all the recorded Edesa's in USA. Arizona had the highest population of Edesa families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Edesa 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 35 census records available for the last name Edesa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Edesa 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 73 immigration records available for the last name Edesa. 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 13 military records available for the last name Edesa. For the veterans among your Edesa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Edesa lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Edesa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Edesa in 1966 was 68, and 88 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Edesa 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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