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Origins of the Eadson surname

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Where do most Eadsons live?

In 1921, most Eadsons lived in East Midlands.


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Interesting facts about Eadsons

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We have 812 records for the Eadson surname. The oldest one dates back to 1850.

Who were Eadsons most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Eadson first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Elizabeth
  • Mary

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Common jobs for Eadsons

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Eadsons in 1921
Cotton Spinner

5

House Servant

4

Seamstress

4

Domestic Servant

3

Fundholder

3

Common Male occupations for Eadsons in 1921
Agricultural Labourer

7

Butcher

7

Farm Labourer

6

General Labourer

5

Hand Loom Weaver (Linen)

5

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