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Edgars Family History

Edgars 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: Edgar, Edward, Cedars, Eggers, Elgart, Odgers, Ergas, Edwards, Engard

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Where is the Edgars family from?

You can see how Edgars families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Edgars family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Edgars families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Edgars family living in Essex. This was 100% of all the recorded Edgars's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Edgars families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Edgars 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 Edgars ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Edgars. 60% of Edgars men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Farmer
    40%

What Edgars family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 565 census records available for the last name Edgars. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Edgars 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 82 immigration records available for the last name Edgars. 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 36 military records available for the last name Edgars. For the veterans among your Edgars ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Edgars lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2000, in the United States, Edgars life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Edgars in 1968 was 66, and 92 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Edgars

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Edgars 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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