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Edidin Family History

Edidin 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: Edwin, Uddin, Eiden, Reddin, Divin, Eddins, Edin, Eddie, Edison

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Where is the Edidin family from?

You can see how Edidin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Edidin family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Edidin families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Edidin's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Edidin families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Edidin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Edidin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Edidin. 34% of Edidin men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    34%
  • New Worker
    23%
  • Butcher
    23%
  • Proprietor
    23%

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Census Records

There are 109 census records available for the last name Edidin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Edidin 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 66 immigration records available for the last name Edidin. 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 47 military records available for the last name Edidin. For the veterans among your Edidin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Edidin lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Edidin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Edidin in 1966 was 71, and 99 in 2004.

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