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Edris Name Meaning

Muslim: variant of Idris .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Idris, Endris, Faris, Maris, Ris, Caris, Enis, Ferris, Juris, Oris

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Where is the Edris family from?

You can see how Edris families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Edris family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Edris families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 18 Edris families living in Derbyshire. This was about 69% of all the recorded Edris's in United Kingdom. Derbyshire had the highest population of Edris families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Edris surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Edris ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Edris. 31% of Edris men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Edris women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Edris were Minister and Saleslady. .

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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
    31%
  • Operator
    16%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • Minister
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    60%
  • Saleslady
    40%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Edris. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Edris 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 535 immigration records available for the last name Edris. 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 368 military records available for the last name Edris. For the veterans among your Edris ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Edris lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2003, in the United States, Edris life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Edris in 1959 was 39, and 78 in 2003.

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