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Edo Family History

Edo 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: Endo, Elo, Eto, Ledo, Dedo, Do, Ede, Eno, Ko, Cho

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Where is the Edo family from?

You can see how Edo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Edo family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Edo families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 13 Edo families living in London. This was about 87% of all the recorded Edo's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Edo families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Edo 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 Edo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Inspector were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Edo. 60% of Edo men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Edo women worked as an Inspector.

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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

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Grinder
    20%
  • Farmer
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Inspector
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Edo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Edo 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 338 immigration records available for the last name Edo. 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 Edo. For the veterans among your Edo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Edo lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Edo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Edo in 1964 was 86, and 28 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Edo 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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