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Edles Family History

Edles 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: Eales, Edes, Elles, Edler, Eyles, Miles, Sales, Giles, Eden, Toles

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Where is the Edles family from?

You can see how Edles families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Edles family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Edles families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Edles families living in Staffordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Edles's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Edles families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Edles 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 143 census records available for the last name Edles. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Edles 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 56 immigration records available for the last name Edles. 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 21 military records available for the last name Edles. For the veterans among your Edles ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Edles lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Edles life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Edles in 1965 was 78, and 88 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Edles 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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