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Edis Name Meaning

from the Middle English female personal name Edus a pet form of an Old English name beginning Ēad- (from ēad ‘prosperity’) especially Ēadgifu or Ēadgȳð. See also Aldous Goodes .

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


Similar surnames: Enis, Edris, Edds, Eis, Edes, Ekis, Edie, Edin, Reis, Lewis

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Where is the Edis family from?

You can see how Edis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Edis family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Edis families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 11 Edis families living in Ontario. This was about 61% of all the recorded Edis's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Edis families in 1911.
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What did your Edis ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Stenographer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Edis. 100% of Edis women worked as a Stenographer. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1921

  • Stenographer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Edis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Edis 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 831 immigration records available for the last name Edis. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 627 military records available for the last name Edis. For the veterans among your Edis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Edis lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Edis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Edis in 1958 was 43, and 87 in 2004.

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