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Ediger Name Meaning

German: habitational name from Ediger a place on the Mosel river or for someone from Edigheim in the Palatinate.

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


Similar surnames: Edinger, Rediger, Deger, Eminger, Oliger, Dier, Zaiger, Eger, Enger

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Where is the Ediger family from?

You can see how Ediger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ediger family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Ediger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 8 Ediger families living in Ontario. This was about 80% of all the recorded Ediger's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Ediger families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ediger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ediger ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Ediger. 67% of Ediger 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 1921

  • Farmer
    67%
  • Laborer
    34%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Ediger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ediger 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 435 immigration records available for the last name Ediger. 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 250 military records available for the last name Ediger. For the veterans among your Ediger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ediger lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Ediger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Ediger in 1962 was 76, and 85 in 2004.

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