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Edons Family History

Edons 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: Edens, Don, Eden, Dong, Edmond, Eldon, Dedon, Enos, Irons, Dona

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Where is the Edons family from?

You can see how Edons families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Edons family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Edons families were found in and USA in 1840. In 1840 there were 2 Edons families living in Tennessee. This was about 67% of all the recorded Edons's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Edons families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Edons 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 146 census records available for the last name Edons. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Edons 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Edons. 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 28 military records available for the last name Edons. For the veterans among your Edons ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Edons lifespan?

Between 1985 and 2000, in the United States, Edons life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Edons in 1985 was 73, and 79 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Edons 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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