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Edey Family History

Edey Name Meaning

see Eady .

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


Similar surnames: Eden, Edel, Dey, Eder, Eddy, Edney, Edes, Eley, Ede, Adey

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Where is the Edey family from?

You can see how Edey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Edey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Edey families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1840 there were 3 Edey families living in North Carolina. This was about 33% of all the recorded Edey's in USA. North Carolina and 1 other state had the highest population of Edey families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Edey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Edey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Edey. 34% of Edey men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Edey women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Edey were Porter and Teacher. .

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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
    34%
  • New Worker
    17%
  • Labor
    17%
  • Porter
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    60%
  • Teacher
    40%
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Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Edey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Edey 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Edey. 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 486 military records available for the last name Edey. For the veterans among your Edey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Edey lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Edey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Edey in 1963 was 69, and 88 in 2004.

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