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Edwds Family History

Edwds 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: Edds, Edwin, Eddy, Edris, Edes, Edde, Dowds, Edwards, Eads, Dods

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Where is the Edwds family from?

You can see how Edwds families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Edwds family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Edwds families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Edwds families living in Hampshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Edwds's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Edwds families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 218 census records available for the last name Edwds. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Edwds 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Edwds. 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 6 military records available for the last name Edwds. For the veterans among your Edwds ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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