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You can see how Edds families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Edds family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Edds families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 18 Edds families living in London. This was about 34% of all the recorded Edds's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Edds families in 1891.

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Edds. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Edds 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 321 immigration records available for the last name Edds. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Edds. For the veterans among your Edds ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Edds lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Edds life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Edds in 1954 was 36, and 84 in 2004.

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