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Eades Family History

Eades Surname Meaning

English: variant of Eade with genitival or post-medieval excrescent -s.

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


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Where is the Eades family from?

You can see how Eades families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eades family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Eades families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 290 Eades families living in London. This was about 19% of all the recorded Eades's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Eades families in 1891.
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What did your Eades 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 Eades. 10% of Eades men worked as a General Labourer and 70% of Eades women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Eades were Bricklayer 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
    10%
  • Builders Labourer
    7%
  • Colliery Hewer
    6%
  • Bricklayer
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    70%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    5%
  • Housewife
    3%
  • Incapacitated
    2%

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Census Records

There are 48,000 census records available for the last name Eades. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eades 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 Eades. 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 6,000 military records available for the last name Eades. For the veterans among your Eades ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eades lifespan?

Between 1940 and 2004, in the United States, Eades life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Eades in 1940 was 38, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eades 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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