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Edwis Family History

Edwis 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: Edwin, Edris, Lewis, Idris, Ellis, Enis, Ermis, Duis, Erwin, Ennis

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Where is the Edwis family from?

You can see how Edwis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Edwis family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Edwis families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Edwis family living in Warwickshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Edwis's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Edwis families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 41 census records available for the last name Edwis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Edwis 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Edwis. 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 1 military records available for the last name Edwis. For the veterans among your Edwis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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