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Edict Family History

Edict 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, Dick, Eich, Dice, Eidt, Eick, Eding, Redick, Medico, Medich

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Where is the Edict family from?

You can see how Edict families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Edict family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Edict families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there was 1 Edict family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Edict's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Edict families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Edict 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 273 census records available for the last name Edict. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Edict 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Edict. 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 24 military records available for the last name Edict. For the veterans among your Edict ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Edict lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2003, in the United States, Edict life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Edict in 1977 was 78, and 82 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Edict 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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