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Edises Family History

Edises 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: Eisen, Diss, Dies, Moises, Esses, Neises, Edes, Ediger, Dise, Edie

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Where is the Edises family from?

You can see how Edises families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Edises family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Edises family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Edises's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Edises families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Edises 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 51 census records available for the last name Edises. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Edises 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Edises. 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 9 military records available for the last name Edises. For the veterans among your Edises ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Edises lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1999, in the United States, Edises life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Edises in 1972 was 79, and 92 in 1999.

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