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Edegate Family History

Edegate 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: Redgate, Legate, Adgate, Agate, Debates, Westgate, Date, Degan, Deane

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Where is the Edegate family from?

You can see how Edegate families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Edegate family name was found in the USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Edegate family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Edegate's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Edegate families in 1840.
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Census Records

There are 6 census records available for the last name Edegate. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Edegate 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Edegate. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Edegate. For the veterans among your Edegate ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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