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Edee Family History

Edee 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: Eden, Edel, Dee, Eder, Edge, Adee, Edes, Ede, Edde, Edie

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Where is the Edee family from?

You can see how Edee families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Edee family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Edee families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Edee families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Edee's in USA. New York had the highest population of Edee families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Edee 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 Edee ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machinist was the top reported job for people in the USA named Edee. 60% of Edee men worked as a Machinist.

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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

  • Machinist
    60%
  • Clerk
    40%

What Edee family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 456 census records available for the last name Edee. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Edee 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Edee. 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 54 military records available for the last name Edee. For the veterans among your Edee ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Edee lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Edee life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Edee in 1963 was 94, and 49 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Edee

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Edee 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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