This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Edin family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Edin Family History

Edin Surname Meaning

Swedish: ornamental or habitational name formed with the (placename) element ed ‘passage isthmus’ + the adjectival suffix -in, a derivative of Latin -in(i)us ‘relating to’.

English (London): variant of Eden.

French: from a pet form of the ancient Germanic personal name Edhard composed of the elements e(i)d ‘oath’ + hard ‘hardy, brave, strong’.

Alternatively, a variant of Hedin.

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


Similar surnames: 

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Edin family from?

You can see how Edin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Edin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Edin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 29 Edin families living in Lancashire. This was about 35% of all the recorded Edin's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Edin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Edin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Edin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Edin. 100% of Edin women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

View Census Data for Edin | Data not to scale

*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 Edin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Edin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Edin census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Edin

Passenger Lists

There are 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Edin. 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.

View all Edin immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Edin. For the veterans among your Edin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Edin military records

You've only scratched the surface of Edin family history

Discover More

What is the average Edin lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Edin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Edin in 1952 was 47, and 84 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Edin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Edin 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Edin family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial