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Eddins Family History

Eddins Name Meaning

English (Glamorgan): variant of Eddings . This form of the surname is now rare in Britain but is a common name in TX NC and FL.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Eddings, Edling, Spedding, Redding, Adkins, Edds, Dains, Edkins

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Where is the Eddins family from?

You can see how Eddins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eddins family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Eddins families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 12 Eddins families living in Alabama. This was about 26% of all the recorded Eddins's in USA. Alabama and 1 other state had the highest population of Eddins families in 1840.
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What did your Eddins ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Eddins. 28% of Eddins men worked as a Farmer and 15% of Eddins women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Eddins were Truck Driver and Seamstress. .

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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
    28%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Salesman
    6%
  • Truck Driver
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    15%
  • Teacher
    11%
  • Maid
    10%
  • Seamstress
    6%
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Census Records

There are 14,000 census records available for the last name Eddins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eddins 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 439 immigration records available for the last name Eddins. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Eddins. For the veterans among your Eddins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eddins lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Eddins life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Eddins in 1953 was 37, and 75 in 2004.

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