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Edans Family History

Edans 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: Emans, Evans, Edens, Dana, Eden, Danis, Means, Krans, Dang, Dann

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Where is the Edans family from?

You can see how Edans families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Edans family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Edans families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Edans family living in Lancashire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Edans's in United Kingdom. Lancashire and 1 other county had the highest population of Edans families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 408 census records available for the last name Edans. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Edans 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 94 immigration records available for the last name Edans. 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 39 military records available for the last name Edans. For the veterans among your Edans ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Edans lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1976, in the United States, Edans life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Edans in 1969 was 77, and 74 in 1976.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Edans 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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