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Edis Family History

Edis Surname Meaning

From the Middle English female personal name Edus, a pet form of an Old English name beginning Ēad- (from ēad ‘prosperity’), especially Ēadgifu or Ēadgȳð.

See also Aldous Goodes.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Edis family from?

You can see how Edis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Edis family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Edis families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 87 Edis families living in London. This was about 24% of all the recorded Edis's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Edis families in 1891.
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What did your Edis ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Edis. 24% of Edis men worked as a General Labourer and 74% of Edis women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Edis were General Farm Labourer Heavy Worker and Housewife.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    24%
  • Colliery Hewer
    18%
  • Accounting Clerk
    12%
  • General Farm Labourer Heavy Worker
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    74%
  • Dressmaker
    4%
  • Domestic Duties
    4%
  • Housewife
    4%

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Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Edis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Edis 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 831 immigration records available for the last name Edis. 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 627 military records available for the last name Edis. For the veterans among your Edis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Edis lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Edis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Edis in 1958 was 43, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Edis 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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