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Eade Name Meaning

English (Sussex and southeastern England): variant of Ede . Americanized form of Norwegian Eide .

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


Similar surnames: Bade, Cade, Wade, Lade, Tade, Dade, Gade, Ade, Sale, Lane

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Where is the Eade family from?

You can see how Eade families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eade family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Eade families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 112 Eade families living in Ontario. This was about 82% of all the recorded Eade's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Eade families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eade surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Eade ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Eade. 61% of Eade men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Eade women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Eade were Fireman and Income. .

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    61%
  • Labourer
    31%
  • Fireman
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Operator
    25%
  • Housekeeper
    25%
  • Housewife
    25%
  • Income
    25%
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Census Records

There are 36,000 census records available for the last name Eade. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eade 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Eade. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Eade. For the veterans among your Eade ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eade lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Eade life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Eade in 1962 was 64, and 76 in 2004.

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