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Eader Name Meaning

Altered form of German Eder .

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


Similar surnames: Fader, Eaker, Mader, Hader, Lader, Nader, Vader, Reader, Eder, Kader

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Where is the Eader family from?

You can see how Eader families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eader family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Eader families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 10 Eader families living in Maryland. This was about 63% of all the recorded Eader's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Eader families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eader surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Eader ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Eader. 20% of Eader men worked as a Farmer and 17% of Eader women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Eader were Operator and Housewife. .

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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
    20%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Salesman
    18%
  • Operator
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    17%
  • Bookkeeper
    14%
  • Teacher
    10%
  • Housewife
    10%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Eader. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eader 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 217 immigration records available for the last name Eader. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Eader. For the veterans among your Eader ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eader lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Eader life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Eader in 1954 was 33, and 43 in 2004.

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