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Eddin Family History

Eddin 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: Edwin, Uddin, Reddin, Eddins, Edin, Eddie, Edlin, Edgin, Eden, Geddie

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Where is the Eddin family from?

You can see how Eddin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eddin family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Eddin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there was 1 Eddin family living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Eddin's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Eddin families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eddin 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 Eddin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Eddin. 100% of Eddin women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Eddin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 622 census records available for the last name Eddin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eddin 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 82 immigration records available for the last name Eddin. 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 117 military records available for the last name Eddin. For the veterans among your Eddin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eddin lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1999, in the United States, Eddin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Eddin in 1965 was 84, and 49 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eddin 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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