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Eda Family History

Eda Name 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: Ida, Oda, Seda, Reda, Ueda, Meda, Ede, Eva, Ela, Ma

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Where is the Eda family from?

You can see how Eda families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eda family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Eda families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Eda families living in London. This was about 40% of all the recorded Eda's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Eda families in 1891.
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What did your Eda ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Eda. 60% of Eda women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    60%
  • Private Means
    40%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Eda. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eda 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 682 immigration records available for the last name Eda. 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 107 military records available for the last name Eda. For the veterans among your Eda ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eda lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2004, in the United States, Eda life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Eda in 1975 was 72, and 80 in 2004.

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