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Eidison Family History

Eidison 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: Eidson, Edison, Emison, Madison, Addison, Elison, Eison, Biddison

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Where is the Eidison family from?

You can see how Eidison families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eidison family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Eidison families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Eidison families living in Missouri. This was about 88% of all the recorded Eidison's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Eidison families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eidison surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Eidison ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Eidison ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 80 census records available for the last name Eidison. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eidison 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Eidison. 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 11 military records available for the last name Eidison. For the veterans among your Eidison ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eidison lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1983, in the United States, Eidison life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Eidison in 1972 was 76, and 76 in 1983.

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