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Eidson Name Meaning

English (Yorkshire and Derbyshire): variant of Edison . This form of the surname is comparatively rare in Britain.

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


Similar surnames: Edson, Kitson, Wilson, Ipson, Eason, Elson, Edison, Sisson, Judson

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Where is the Eidson family from?

You can see how Eidson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eidson family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Eidson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 6 Eidson families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 75% of all the recorded Eidson's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Eidson families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eidson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Eidson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Eidson. 31% of Eidson men worked as a Farmer and 12% of Eidson women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Eidson were Truck Driver and Maid. .

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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

  • Farmer
    31%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Salesman
    4%
  • Truck Driver
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    12%
  • Teacher
    10%
  • Housekeeper
    10%
  • Maid
    7%
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Census Records

There are 15,000 census records available for the last name Eidson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eidson 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 476 immigration records available for the last name Eidson. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Eidson. For the veterans among your Eidson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eidson lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Eidson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Eidson in 1944 was 23, and 73 in 2004.

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