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Edway Family History

Edway 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: Erway, Day, Edward, Edwin, Radway, Way, Gadway, Rodway, Dray, Edgar

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Where is the Edway family from?

You can see how Edway families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Edway family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Edway families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Edway families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Edway's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Edway families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Edway 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 145 census records available for the last name Edway. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Edway 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Edway. 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 4 military records available for the last name Edway. For the veterans among your Edway ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Edway lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1973, in the United States, Edway life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Edway in 1967 was 77, and 67 in 1973.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Edway 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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