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Edaws Family History

Edaws 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: Daws, Daw, Adams, Das, Dawn, Daus, Cedars, Laws, Days, Emans

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Where is the Edaws family from?

You can see how Edaws families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Edaws family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Edaws families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Edaws families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Edaws's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Edaws families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 5 census records available for the last name Edaws. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Edaws 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Edaws. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Edaws. For the veterans among your Edaws ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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