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Eade Family History

Eade Surname Meaning

English (Sussex and southeastern England): variant of Ede. Americanized form of Norwegian Eide.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Eade family from?

You can see how Eade families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eade family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Eade families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 301 Eade families living in London. This was about 20% of all the recorded Eade's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Eade families in 1891.
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What did your Eade ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Eade. 11% of Eade men worked as a General Labourer and 74% of Eade women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Eade were Gardener and Incapacitated.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    11%
  • Jobbing Gardener
    7%
  • Bricklayer
    6%
  • Gardener
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    74%
  • Domestic Duties
    3%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%
  • Incapacitated
    3%

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Census Records

There are 36,000 census records available for the last name Eade. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eade 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Eade. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Eade. For the veterans among your Eade ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eade lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Eade life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Eade in 1962 was 64, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eade 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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