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Edyer Family History

Edyer 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: Dyer, Eder, Eyer, Edler, Edger, Sayer, Layer, Meyer, Eden, Mayer

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Where is the Edyer family from?

You can see how Edyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Edyer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Edyer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Edyer families living in Kentucky. This was 100% of all the recorded Edyer's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Edyer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Edyer 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 39 census records available for the last name Edyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Edyer 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Edyer. 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 military records available for the last name Edyer. For the veterans among your Edyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Edyer lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Edyer 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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