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Edness Family History

Edness 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: Ness, Ernest, Urness, Lyness, Boness, Fadness, Dress, Fodness, Osness

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Where is the Edness family from?

You can see how Edness families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Edness family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Edness family living in Minnesota. This was about 50% of all the recorded Edness's in USA. Minnesota and 1 other state had the highest population of Edness families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Edness surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 31 census records available for the last name Edness. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Edness 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 159 immigration records available for the last name Edness. 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 15 military records available for the last name Edness. For the veterans among your Edness ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Edness lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2001, in the United States, Edness life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1942, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Edness in 1942 was 50, and 64 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Edness 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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