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Edgean Family History

Edgean 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: Edgeman, Dean, Eden, Eggen, Engen, Gean, Edgemon, Edgar, Edman, Edge

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Where is the Edgean family from?

You can see how Edgean families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Edgean family name was found in Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 5 Edgean families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Edgean's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Edgean families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Edgean surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 6 census records available for the last name Edgean. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Edgean 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Edgean. 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 Edgean. For the veterans among your Edgean ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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