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Eddwards Family History

Eddwards 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: Edwards, Edward, Edwardson, Edwardsen, Elward, Edouard, Sowards

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Where is the Eddwards family from?

You can see how Eddwards families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eddwards family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Eddwards families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Eddwards family living in Glamorgan. This was 100% of all the recorded Eddwards's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan had the highest population of Eddwards families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eddwards 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 Eddwards ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farming was the top reported job for people in the USA named Eddwards. 100% of Eddwards men worked as a Farming.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farming
    100%

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Census Records

There are 290 census records available for the last name Eddwards. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eddwards 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Eddwards. 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 8 military records available for the last name Eddwards. For the veterans among your Eddwards ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eddwards lifespan?

Average Eddwards life expectancy in 1998 was 47 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eddwards 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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