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Edies Family History

Edies 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: Dies, Edes, Edie, Fries, Eden, Elias, Ries, Ades, Edel, Erie

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Where is the Edies family from?

You can see how Edies families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Edies family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Edies families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there were 2 Edies families living in Wigtownshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Edies's in Scotland. Wigtownshire had the highest population of Edies families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Edies surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1851
  • 1891
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Census Records

There are 45 census records available for the last name Edies. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Edies 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Edies. 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 3 military records available for the last name Edies. For the veterans among your Edies ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Edies lifespan?

Average Edies life expectancy in 1981 was 78 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Edies 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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