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Ediss Family History

Ediss Surname Meaning

see Edis.

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


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Where is the Ediss family from?

You can see how Ediss families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ediss family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1891 and 1920. The most Ediss families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 13 Ediss families living in London. This was about 30% of all the recorded Ediss's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Ediss families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ediss 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 Ediss ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Ediss. 100% of Ediss 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 1,000 census records available for the last name Ediss. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ediss 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 206 immigration records available for the last name Ediss. 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 131 military records available for the last name Ediss. For the veterans among your Ediss ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ediss lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2001, in the United States, Ediss life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Ediss in 1957 was 49, and 74 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ediss 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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