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Edilla Family History

Edilla 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: Dilla, Villa, Dill, Sevilla, Padilla, Lilla, Dilly, Disla, Revilla

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Where is the Edilla family from?

You can see how Edilla families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Edilla family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Edilla family living in New Mexico. This was 100% of all the recorded Edilla's in USA. New Mexico had the highest population of Edilla families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Edilla surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Edilla ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Edilla. 67% of Edilla men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    67%
  • Farm Laborer
    34%

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Census Records

There are 38 census records available for the last name Edilla. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Edilla 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 80 immigration records available for the last name Edilla. 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 Edilla. For the veterans among your Edilla ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Edilla lifespan?

Between 1954 and 1998, in the United States, Edilla life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Edilla in 1954 was 51, and 96 in 1998.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Edilla 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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