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Edenton Family History

Edenton 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: Denton, Fenton, Henton, Kenton, Edgerton, Dunton, Benton, Lenton

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Where is the Edenton family from?

You can see how Edenton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Edenton family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Edenton families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Edenton families living in Nottinghamshire. This was about 75% of all the recorded Edenton's in United Kingdom. Nottinghamshire had the highest population of Edenton families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Edenton surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Edenton ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Edenton. 44% of Edenton men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    44%
  • Laborer
    44%
  • Carpenter
    13%

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Census Records

There are 986 census records available for the last name Edenton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Edenton 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 100 immigration records available for the last name Edenton. 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 402 military records available for the last name Edenton. For the veterans among your Edenton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Edenton lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Edenton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Edenton in 1961 was 53, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Edenton 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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