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Edna Family History

Edna Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Rana, Ida, Dana, Na, Eden, Penna, Eng, Oda, Seda, Senna

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Where is the Edna family from?

You can see how Edna families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Edna family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Edna families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 21 Edna families living in Alberta. This was about 31% of all the recorded Edna's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Edna families in 1911.
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What did your Edna ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Edna. 50% of Edna men worked as a Farmer and 17% of Edna women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Edna were Laborer and Housekeeper. .

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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
    50%
  • Salesman
    29%
  • Laborer
    22%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    17%
  • Teacher
    11%
  • Clerk
    11%
  • Housekeeper
    9%
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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Edna. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Edna 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 934 immigration records available for the last name Edna. 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 186 military records available for the last name Edna. For the veterans among your Edna ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Edna lifespan?

Between 1943 and 1987, in the United States, Edna life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Edna in 1943 was 31, and 67 in 1987.

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