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Edme Family History

Edme 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: Edge, Ede, Edde, Emme, Edie, Eden, Elmer, Due, Ide, Edel

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Where is the Edme family from?

You can see how Edme families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Edme family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Edme families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Edme family living in New Jersey. This was about 33% of all the recorded Edme's in USA. New Jersey and 2 other states had the highest population of Edme families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Edme 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 87 census records available for the last name Edme. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Edme 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Edme. 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 military records available for the last name Edme. For the veterans among your Edme ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Edme lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2002, in the United States, Edme life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Edme in 1973 was 83, and 4 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Edme 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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