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Edys Family History

Edys 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, Edes, Eden, Ades, Edel, Das, Leys, Epps, Eder, Enos

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Where is the Edys family from?

You can see how Edys families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Edys family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Edys family living in Hampshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Edys's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Edys families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Edys 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 47 census records available for the last name Edys. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Edys 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Edys. 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 4 military records available for the last name Edys. For the veterans among your Edys ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Edys lifespan?

Average Edys life expectancy in 1973 was 85 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Edys 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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