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Edit 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: Edie, Edin, Eid, Eden, Edel, Din, Erie, Edwin, Bedi, Petit

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Where is the Edit family from?

You can see how Edit families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Edit family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Edit families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Edit families living in New York. This was about 29% of all the recorded Edit's in USA. New York had the highest population of Edit families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Edit 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 1,000 census records available for the last name Edit. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Edit 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 77 immigration records available for the last name Edit. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Edit. For the veterans among your Edit ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Edit lifespan?

Average Edit life expectancy in 1995 was 57 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Edit 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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