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Edwall Family History

Edwall 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: Edsall, Ekwall, Wall, Ewald, Edward, Elwell, Ledwell, Dall, Adwell

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Where is the Edwall family from?

You can see how Edwall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Edwall family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Edwall families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 11 Edwall families living in London. This was about 39% of all the recorded Edwall's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Edwall families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Edwall surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Edwall ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Edwall. 42% of Edwall men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Edwall women worked as a Clerk.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    42%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Machinist
    17%
  • Meat Carver
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Edwall family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 892 census records available for the last name Edwall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Edwall 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 237 immigration records available for the last name Edwall. 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 116 military records available for the last name Edwall. For the veterans among your Edwall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Edwall lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2003, in the United States, Edwall life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Edwall in 1956 was 54, and 85 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Edwall 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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