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Eadson Family History

Eadson Name Meaning

see Eddison .

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


Similar surnames: Madson, Eidson, Eason, Gadson, Edson, Ladson, Easton, Samson, Parson

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Where is the Eadson family from?

You can see how Eadson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eadson family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Eadson families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1880 there were 5 Eadson families living in South Carolina. This was about 56% of all the recorded Eadson's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Eadson families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eadson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Eadson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Electrician was the top reported job for people in the USA named Eadson. 50% of Eadson men worked as an Electrician. .

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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 1940

  • Electrician
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 826 census records available for the last name Eadson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eadson 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 88 immigration records available for the last name Eadson. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 67 military records available for the last name Eadson. For the veterans among your Eadson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eadson lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1995, in the United States, Eadson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Eadson in 1972 was 52, and 93 in 1995.

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