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Eddows Family History

Eddows Surname Meaning

see Eddowes.

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


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Where is the Eddows family from?

You can see how Eddows families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eddows family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Eddows families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 21 Eddows families living in Lancashire. This was about 44% of all the recorded Eddows's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Eddows families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eddows 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 Eddows ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Eddows. 100% of Eddows 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 Eddows family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 676 census records available for the last name Eddows. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eddows 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 69 immigration records available for the last name Eddows. 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 44 military records available for the last name Eddows. For the veterans among your Eddows ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eddows lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1993, in the United States, Eddows life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Eddows in 1974 was 54, and 70 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eddows 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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