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Edriss Family History

Edriss 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: Edris, Endriss, Idris, Drass, Riss, Diss, Drish, Dress, Dross, Deiss

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Where is the Edriss family from?

You can see how Edriss families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Edriss family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Edriss family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Edriss's in USA. New York had the highest population of Edriss families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Edriss 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 12 census records available for the last name Edriss. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Edriss 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Edriss. 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 4 military records available for the last name Edriss. For the veterans among your Edriss ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Edriss lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Edriss life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Edriss in 1968 was 83, and 78 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Edriss

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Edriss 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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