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Edgcumbe Family History

Edgcumbe Surname Meaning

see Edgecombe.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Edgcumbe family from?

You can see how Edgcumbe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Edgcumbe family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Edgcumbe families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Edgcumbe families living in Sussex. This was about 31% of all the recorded Edgcumbe's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Edgcumbe families in 1891.
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What did your Edgcumbe ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, House Painter and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Edgcumbe. 60% of Edgcumbe men worked as a House Painter and 80% of Edgcumbe women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Edgcumbe were Auctioneer valner and Private Means.

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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

  • House Painter
    60%
  • Auctioneer valner
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    80%
  • Private Means
    20%

What Edgcumbe family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Edgcumbe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Edgcumbe 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 234 immigration records available for the last name Edgcumbe. 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 263 military records available for the last name Edgcumbe. For the veterans among your Edgcumbe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Edgcumbe lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2001, in the United States, Edgcumbe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Edgcumbe in 1964 was 78, and 84 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Edgcumbe 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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