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Edine Family History

Edine 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: Eding, Dine, Edie, Edin, Eline, Medine, Devine, Eden, Paine, Laine

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Where is the Edine family from?

You can see how Edine families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Edine family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Edine families were found in Canada in 1911, and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 4 Edine families living in Fife. This was 100% of all the recorded Edine's in Scotland. Fife had the highest population of Edine families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Edine 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 191 census records available for the last name Edine. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Edine 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 134 immigration records available for the last name Edine. 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 7 military records available for the last name Edine. For the veterans among your Edine ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Edine lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2004, in the United States, Edine life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Edine in 1978 was 51, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Edine 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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