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Eddon Family History

Eddon Surname Meaning

see Edden.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Eddon family from?

You can see how Eddon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eddon family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Eddon families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 62 Eddon families living in Yorkshire. This was about 61% of all the recorded Eddon's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Eddon families in 1891.
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What did your Eddon ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Eddon. 32% of Eddon men worked as a Farmer and 84% of Eddon women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Eddon were Lorry Driver and Domestic Help.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Farmer
    32%
  • General Labourer
    16%
  • Printers Compositor
    11%
  • Lorry Driver
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    84%
  • Domestic Duties
    4%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dut
    4%
  • Domestic Help
    4%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Eddon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eddon 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 180 immigration records available for the last name Eddon. 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 116 military records available for the last name Eddon. For the veterans among your Eddon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eddon lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1986, in the United States, Eddon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Eddon in 1963 was 84, and 86 in 1986.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eddon 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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