This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Edther family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Edther Family History

Edther 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: Esther, Feather, Mather, Rather, Eicher, Eder, Rother, Ruther, Etter

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Edther family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Edther surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Family Insights Distribution Map
Sorry, we couldn't find geographic distribution information for Edther.

Search for another surname

Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What Edther family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 7 census records available for the last name Edther. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Edther census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Edther

Passenger Lists

There are 6 immigration records available for the last name Edther. 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.

View all Edther immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Edther. For the veterans among your Edther ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Edther military records

You've only scratched the surface of Edther family history

Discover More

What is the average Edther lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Edther 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Edther

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Edther family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial