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Edye Family History

Edye Surname Meaning

see Eady.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Edye family from?

You can see how Edye families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Edye family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Edye families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Edye families living in Middlesex. This was about 35% of all the recorded Edye's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Edye families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Edye surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Edye ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Edye. 100% of Edye 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Edye. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Edye 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Edye. 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 267 military records available for the last name Edye. For the veterans among your Edye ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Edye lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Edye life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Edye in 1971 was 71, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Edye 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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