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Edburgh Family History

Edburgh Surname 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: Burgh, Edberg, Burg, Burge, Bergh, Burch, Enberg, Burgo, Burgy

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Where is the Edburgh family from?

You can see how Edburgh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Edburgh family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Edburgh families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Edburgh family living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Edburgh's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Edburgh families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Edburgh surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 17 census records available for the last name Edburgh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Edburgh 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Edburgh. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 5 military records available for the last name Edburgh. For the veterans among your Edburgh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Edburgh lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1993, in the United States, Edburgh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Edburgh in 1965 was 88, and 80 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Edburgh ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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