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Edwins Family History

Edwins Surname Meaning

variant of Edwin with post-medieval excrescent -s.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Edwins family from?

You can see how Edwins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Edwins family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Edwins families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 22 Edwins families living in London. This was about 19% of all the recorded Edwins's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Edwins families in 1891.
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What did your Edwins ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Edwins. 93% of Edwins women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    93%
  • Teat Machinist
    8%

What Edwins family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Edwins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Edwins 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 361 immigration records available for the last name Edwins. 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 406 military records available for the last name Edwins. For the veterans among your Edwins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Edwins lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Edwins life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Edwins in 1963 was 47, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Edwins 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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