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Edwill Family History

Edwill 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: Will, Dill, Elwell, Edwin, Ledwell, Edsall, Drill, Adwell, Ewell

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Where is the Edwill family from?

You can see how Edwill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Edwill family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Edwill families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Edwill families living in London. This was about 67% of all the recorded Edwill's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Edwill families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Edwill 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 52 census records available for the last name Edwill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Edwill 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Edwill. 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 9 military records available for the last name Edwill. For the veterans among your Edwill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Edwill lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1999, in the United States, Edwill life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Edwill in 1971 was 63, and 90 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Edwill 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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