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Eador Family History

Eador 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: Eader, Meador, Major, Kader, Leader, Amor, Bator, Mayor, Rader, Kadar

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Where is the Eador family from?

You can see how Eador families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eador family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Eador families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Eador families living in Illinois. This was about 53% of all the recorded Eador's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Eador families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eador 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 Eador ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Housekeeper was the top reported job for people in the USA named Eador. 100% of Eador women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

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Census Records

There are 198 census records available for the last name Eador. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eador 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Eador. 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 22 military records available for the last name Eador. For the veterans among your Eador ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eador lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Eador life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Eador in 1969 was 82, and 78 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eador 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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