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Eddis Family History

Eddis Name Meaning

see Edis .

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


Similar surnames: Edris, Edds, Addis, Eddins, Eddie, Geddis, Idris, Geddie, Rodis

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Where is the Eddis family from?

You can see how Eddis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eddis family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Eddis families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Eddis family living in Maine. This was about 25% of all the recorded Eddis's in USA. Maine and 3 other states had the highest population of Eddis families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eddis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Eddis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Eddis. 48% of Eddis men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Eddis women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Eddis were Packer and Cook. .

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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

  • Laborer
    48%
  • Truck Driver
    18%
  • Clerk
    12%
  • Packer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    25%
  • Cashier
    25%
  • Housewife
    25%
  • Cook
    25%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Eddis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eddis 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 440 immigration records available for the last name Eddis. 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 381 military records available for the last name Eddis. For the veterans among your Eddis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eddis lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Eddis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Eddis in 1961 was 52, and 66 in 2003.

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