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Edly Family History

Edly 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: Ely, Eddy, Egly, Ealy, Ehly, Day, Early, Eden, Medley, Bly

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Where is the Edly family from?

You can see how Edly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Edly family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Edly families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Edly families living in Tennessee. This was about 45% of all the recorded Edly's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Edly families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Edly 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 Edly ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Baker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Edly. 100% of Edly men worked as a Baker.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Baker
    100%

What Edly family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 243 census records available for the last name Edly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Edly 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Edly. 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 94 military records available for the last name Edly. For the veterans among your Edly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Edly lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Edly life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Edly in 1963 was 79, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Edly 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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