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Edards Family History

Edards 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: Edwards, Edward, Dardis, Bedard, Cedars, Emard, Edris, Edds, Hards

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Where is the Edards family from?

You can see how Edards families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Edards family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Edards families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 23 Edards families living in Texas. This was about 44% of all the recorded Edards's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Edards families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Edards surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Edards ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Edards. 37% of Edards men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    37%
  • Mechanic
    11%
  • Laborer
    11%
  • Atty
    11%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Edards. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Edards 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 89 immigration records available for the last name Edards. 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 93 military records available for the last name Edards. For the veterans among your Edards ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Edards lifespan?

Between 1983 and 2003, in the United States, Edards life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Edards in 1983 was 41, and 35 in 2003.

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