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Eddinger Family History

Eddinger Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Edinger.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Eddinger family from?

You can see how Eddinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eddinger family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Eddinger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Eddinger families living in Warwickshire. This was about 80% of all the recorded Eddinger's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Eddinger families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eddinger 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 Eddinger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Eddinger. 36% of Eddinger men worked as a Laborer and 23% of Eddinger women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Eddinger were Miner and Clerk.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    36%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Farmer
    7%
  • Miner
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    23%
  • Seamstress
    20%
  • Knitter
    10%
  • Clerk
    10%

What Eddinger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Eddinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eddinger 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 205 immigration records available for the last name Eddinger. 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 917 military records available for the last name Eddinger. For the veterans among your Eddinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eddinger lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Eddinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Eddinger in 1953 was 44, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Eddinger

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eddinger 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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