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Edra Family History

Edra 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: Ezra, Mura, Mora, Bara, Serra, Ida, Eden, Vara, Mira, Bora

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Where is the Edra family from?

You can see how Edra families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Edra family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Edra families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Edra family living in Minnesota. This was about 50% of all the recorded Edra's in USA. Minnesota and 1 other state had the highest population of Edra families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Edra surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Edra ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Helper was the top reported job for people in the USA named Edra. 50% of Edra men worked as a Helper. .

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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

  • Helper
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 101 census records available for the last name Edra. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Edra 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 236 immigration records available for the last name Edra. 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 14 military records available for the last name Edra. For the veterans among your Edra ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Edra lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2002, in the United States, Edra life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Edra in 1977 was 72, and 81 in 2002.

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