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Eadens Family History

Eadens 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: Eades, Edens, Eden, Ades, Cadena, Eade, Eakes, Laden, Kaden, Elden

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Where is the Eadens family from?

You can see how Eadens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eadens family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Eadens families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 12 Eadens families living in Warwickshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Eadens's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Eadens families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eadens 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 Eadens ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Eadens. 55% of Eadens men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Eadens women worked as a Housewife.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    55%
  • Laborer
    28%
  • Farming
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Eadens family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Eadens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eadens 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Eadens. 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 520 military records available for the last name Eadens. For the veterans among your Eadens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eadens lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2003, in the United States, Eadens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Eadens in 1943 was 39, and 96 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eadens 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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