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Origin: Anglo-Saxon origin, coming from the word 'Ead,' which indicates 'wealth, prosperity, joy or bliss.' In the 10th century it became common for younger generations to be distinguished from the senior by adding 'son' to the original name. Richard Edson (b. about 1510) was buried in the churchyard of 'All Hallowes' (All Saints) Church, Fillongley, Warwickshire, England in 1558. Refer to 'Edsons in England and America,' by Jarvis B
Surnames: Ead, Eade, Eadson, Ed, Ede, Edeson, Edison, Edson, Eede, Etson
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