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Edy Family History

Edy Surname Meaning

see Eddy. see Eady.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Edy family from?

You can see how Edy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Edy family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Edy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 53 Edy families living in London. This was about 60% of all the recorded Edy's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Edy families in 1891.
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What did your Edy ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Bank Clerk and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Edy. 50% of Edy men worked as a Bank Clerk and 80% of Edy women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Edy were Bank Official and Cardboard Box Maker.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Bank Clerk
    50%
  • Bank Official
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    80%
  • Domestic
    10%
  • Cardboard Box Maker
    10%

What Edy family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Edy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Edy 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 551 immigration records available for the last name Edy. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Edy. For the veterans among your Edy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Edy lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Edy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Edy in 1962 was 78, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Edy 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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