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Edemston Family History

Edemston 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: Edmiston, Edelson, Egelston, Easton, Beaston, Elston, Denton, Preston

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Where is the Edemston family from?

You can see how Edemston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Edemston family name was found in Scotland between 1841 and 1891. The most Edemston families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there was 1 Edemston family living in Fife. This was 100% of all the recorded Edemston's in Scotland. Fife had the highest population of Edemston families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Edemston surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1851
  • 1861
  • 1891
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Census Records

There are 11 census records available for the last name Edemston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Edemston 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 Edemston. 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 Edemston. For the veterans among your Edemston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Edemston lifespan?

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