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Ederington Family History

Ederington 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: Edrington, Derington, Edgington, Edington, Errington, Derrington

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Where is the Ederington family from?

You can see how Ederington families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ederington family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ederington families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Ederington families living in Kentucky. This was about 75% of all the recorded Ederington's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Ederington families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ederington surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ederington ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ederington. 71% of Ederington men worked as a Farmer. .

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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
    71%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Salesman
    12%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Ederington. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ederington 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Ederington. 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 235 military records available for the last name Ederington. For the veterans among your Ederington ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ederington lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Ederington life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Ederington in 1960 was 43, and 69 in 2004.

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