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Edvards Family History

Edvards 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: Edwards, Edward, Evarts, Evard, Edmands, Evers, Bovard, Dardis, Edgar

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Where is the Edvards family from?

You can see how Edvards families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Edvards family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Edvards families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Edvards family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Edvards's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Edvards families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Edvards 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 Edvards ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 399 census records available for the last name Edvards. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Edvards 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 125 immigration records available for the last name Edvards. 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 8 military records available for the last name Edvards. For the veterans among your Edvards ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Edvards lifespan?

Average Edvards life expectancy in 1989 was 72 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Edvards 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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