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Eadby Family History

Eadby 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: Eady, Eaddy, Darby, Early, Saxby, Dalby, Raby, Carby, Lady, Eade

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Where is the Eadby family from?

You can see how Eadby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eadby family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Eadby families living in Essex. This was 100% of all the recorded Eadby's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Eadby families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 13 census records available for the last name Eadby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eadby 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Eadby. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Eadby. For the veterans among your Eadby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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