How common is the Eader surname?

There are approximately 400 people with the surname Eader in the United States.

Are there Eader soldiers in Civil War records?

Yes, 14 soldiers with the Eader surname appear in Civil War records.

The surname Eader means "One who tends to edges or borders, or possibly a variant of Eater.". It is of English origin.

Occupational

One who tends to edges or borders, or possibly a variant of Eater.

From Old English 'ead' (edge) or possibly from 'etan' (to eat). The surname likely originated as an occupational or descriptive term.

A rare English surname with uncertain occupational or descriptive origins. Very few modern bearers are documented.

Estimated 400 bearers in the United States #4,534 most common surname

Rare Common

Rare, found primarily in England.

Geographic distribution based on Civil War military records.

Fewer

14 soldiers with the Eader surname found in Civil War records.

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