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Edus Family History

Edus 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: Redus, Edds, Edes, Eden, Du, Due, Ades, Kus, Dust, Brus

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Where is the Edus family from?

You can see how Edus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Edus family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Edus families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Edus families living in New York. This was about 62% of all the recorded Edus's in USA. New York had the highest population of Edus families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Edus 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 174 census records available for the last name Edus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Edus 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Edus. 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 8 military records available for the last name Edus. For the veterans among your Edus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Edus lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1989, in the United States, Edus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Edus in 1963 was 68, and 88 in 1989.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Edus 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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