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Eddley Family History

Eddley 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: Edgley, Erdley, Medley, Ridley, Hadley, Dudley, Weddle, Bodley, Exley

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Where is the Eddley family from?

You can see how Eddley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eddley family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Eddley family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Eddley's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Eddley families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eddley surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 24 census records available for the last name Eddley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eddley 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 Eddley. 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 military records available for the last name Eddley. For the veterans among your Eddley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eddley lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2002, in the United States, Eddley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Eddley in 1976 was 81, and 83 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eddley 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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