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Edith Family History

Edith Surname Meaning

English: from the Middle English female personal name Edith (Old English Ēadgȳth).

It is composed of ēad meaning ‘prosperity’ and gȳth, a variant of gūth meaning ‘war’.

As such, the name carries connotations of a prosperous warrior.

This combination reflects the cultural values associated with strength and success during the time the name was in use.

Over the years, Edith has maintained its popularity and continues to be used today.

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


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Where is the Edith family from?

You can see how Edith families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Edith family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Edith families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 7 Edith families living in London. This was about 23% of all the recorded Edith's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Edith families in 1891.
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What did your Edith ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Edith. 75% of Edith 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    75%
  • Private Means
    5%
  • Household Duties
    5%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dut
    4%

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Census Records

There are 15,000 census records available for the last name Edith. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Edith 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Edith. 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 314 military records available for the last name Edith. For the veterans among your Edith ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Edith lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1995, in the United States, Edith life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Edith in 1968 was 78, and 90 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Edith 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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