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Edes Family History

Edes Surname Meaning

English: variant of Eades. Hungarian (Édes): nickname from édes ‘sweet charming’. Dutch: variant of Edens

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Edes family from?

You can see how Edes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Edes family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Edes families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 53 Edes families living in London. This was about 21% of all the recorded Edes's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Edes families in 1891.
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What did your Edes ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer Heavy Worker and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Edes. 100% of Edes men worked as a General Labourer Heavy Worker and 77% of Edes 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer Heavy Worker
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    77%
  • House Duties
    6%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dut
    6%
  • Household Duties (unpaid)
    6%

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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Edes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Edes 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 720 immigration records available for the last name Edes. 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 Edes. For the veterans among your Edes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Edes lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Edes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Edes in 1942 was 66, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Edes 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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