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Edwardo Family History

Edwardo 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: Edward, Edwards, Edwardson, Elward, Elardo, Ward, Seward, Ewald

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Where is the Edwardo family from?

You can see how Edwardo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Edwardo family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Edwardo families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1880 there were 4 Edwardo families living in Louisiana. This was about 36% of all the recorded Edwardo's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Edwardo families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Edwardo 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 Edwardo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Edwardo. 28% of Edwardo men worked as a Laborer and 18% of Edwardo women worked as a Cook. Some less common occupations for Americans named Edwardo were Clerk and Maid. .

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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
    28%
  • Farmer
    10%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Clerk
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    18%
  • Stenographer
    10%
  • Housewife
    10%
  • Maid
    10%
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What Edwardo family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Edwardo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Edwardo 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 501 immigration records available for the last name Edwardo. 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 124 military records available for the last name Edwardo. For the veterans among your Edwardo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Edwardo lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Edwardo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Edwardo in 1970 was 98, and 76 in 2003.

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