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Edic Family History

Edic 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: Edick, Redic, Eric, Dedic, Edie, Edin, Dick, Eid, Eden, Edel

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Where is the Edic family from?

You can see how Edic families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Edic family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Edic families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 11 Edic families living in London. This was about 79% of all the recorded Edic's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Edic families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Edic 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 Edic ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Edic. 45% of Edic men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    45%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Proprietor
    23%

What Edic family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 999 census records available for the last name Edic. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Edic 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Edic. 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 259 military records available for the last name Edic. For the veterans among your Edic ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Edic lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Edic life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Edic in 1968 was 87, and 52 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Edic

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Edic 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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