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Eddens Family History

Eddens 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: Eddins, Edens, Eden, Hedden, Elden, Ludens, Odden, Geddes, Eiden

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Where is the Eddens family from?

You can see how Eddens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eddens family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Eddens families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 21 Eddens families living in Virginia. This was about 45% of all the recorded Eddens's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Eddens families in 1880.
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What did your Eddens ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Labor and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Eddens. 22% of Eddens men worked as a Labor and 60% of Eddens women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Eddens were Farming and Housekeeper. .

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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

  • Labor
    22%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Farming
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    60%
  • Housekeeper
    40%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Eddens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eddens 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Eddens. 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 355 military records available for the last name Eddens. For the veterans among your Eddens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eddens lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Eddens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Eddens in 1963 was 86, and 80 in 2003.

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