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Edjar Family History

Edjar 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: Edgar, Dear, Edward, Dar, Eder, Bejar, Dhar, Edman, Kjar, Pojar

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Where is the Edjar family from?

You can see how Edjar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Edjar family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Edjar families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there were 6 Edjar families living in Moray. This was 100% of all the recorded Edjar's in Scotland. Moray had the highest population of Edjar families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Edjar 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 76 census records available for the last name Edjar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Edjar 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Edjar. 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 7 military records available for the last name Edjar. For the veterans among your Edjar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Edjar lifespan?

Average Edjar life expectancy in 1991 was 74 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Edjar 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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