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Edins Family History

Edins 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, Eddins, Edin, Edkins, Ekins, Edens, Evins, Eden, Elias, Din

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Where is the Edins family from?

You can see how Edins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Edins family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Edins families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Edins families living in London. This was about 29% of all the recorded Edins's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Edins families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Edins surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Edins ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Edins. 100% of Edins women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Edins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Edins 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 79 immigration records available for the last name Edins. 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 304 military records available for the last name Edins. For the veterans among your Edins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Edins lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2003, in the United States, Edins life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Edins in 1949 was 23, and 81 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Edins 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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