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Edes Name Meaning

English: variant of Eades . Hungarian (Édes): nickname from édes ‘sweet charming’. Dutch: variant of Edens

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


Similar surnames: Eades, Edds, Ades, Eves, Ede, Edens, Eden, Ebbs, Epes, Oles

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Where is the Edes family from?

You can see how Edes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Edes family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Edes families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 8 Edes families living in British Columbia. This was about 50% of all the recorded Edes's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Edes families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Edes surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Edes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Edes. 19% of Edes men worked as a Laborer and 15% of Edes women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Edes were Manager and Nurse. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    19%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Manager
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    15%
  • New Worker
    15%
  • Teacher
    15%
  • Nurse
    10%
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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 720 immigration records available for the last name Edes. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Edes. For the veterans among your Edes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Edes lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Edes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Edes in 1942 was 66, and 83 in 2004.

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