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Eadwards Family History

Eadwards 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: Edwards, Edward, Madaras, Hayward, Madaris, Edwardson, Edwardsen

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Where is the Eadwards family from?

You can see how Eadwards families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eadwards family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Eadwards families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 18 Eadwards families living in South Carolina. This was about 44% of all the recorded Eadwards's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Eadwards families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eadwards 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 Eadwards ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Old Age Pensioner was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Eadwards. 100% of Eadwards women worked as an Old Age Pensioner.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Old Age Pensioner
    100%

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Census Records

There are 284 census records available for the last name Eadwards. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eadwards 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Eadwards. 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 15 military records available for the last name Eadwards. For the veterans among your Eadwards ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eadwards lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Eadwards

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