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Eddles Family History

Eddles 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: Weddle, Eccles, Doles, Eales, Dales, Eagles, Edgley, Geddes, Endler

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Where is the Eddles family from?

You can see how Eddles families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eddles family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Eddles families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 11 Eddles families living in Gloucestershire. This was about 31% of all the recorded Eddles's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire and 1 other county had the highest population of Eddles families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eddles 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 Eddles ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Eddles. 100% of Eddles 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%

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Census Records

There are 440 census records available for the last name Eddles. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eddles 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 116 immigration records available for the last name Eddles. 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 45 military records available for the last name Eddles. For the veterans among your Eddles ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eddles lifespan?

Between 1986 and 2000, in the United States, Eddles life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Eddles in 1986 was 75, and 92 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eddles 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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