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Edbury Family History

Edbury Surname Meaning

Probably from Yedbury in Cruwys Morchard (Devon) but this cannot be certain as no medieval bearers have been found.

The place-name is recorded as Addeberia in 1086 and Yeadburi in 1334 and derives from the Old English personal name Eadda + Old English burg ‘fortress’.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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You can see how Edbury families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Edbury family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Edbury families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 9 Edbury families living in Sussex. This was about 38% of all the recorded Edbury's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Edbury families in 1891.
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What did your Edbury ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Shepherd and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Edbury. 100% of Edbury men worked as a Shepherd and 100% of Edbury women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Shepherd
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 395 census records available for the last name Edbury. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Edbury 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 94 immigration records available for the last name Edbury. 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 20 military records available for the last name Edbury. For the veterans among your Edbury ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Edbury lifespan?

Average Edbury life expectancy in 1978 was 70 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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