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Edgeby Family History

Edgeby 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: Engelby, Edge, Edgley, Edney, Edgett, Edgerly, Eleby, Edgell, Edger

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Where is the Edgeby family from?

You can see how Edgeby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Edgeby family name was found in the UK, and Scotland between 1891 and 1901. The most Edgeby families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Edgeby families living in Essex. This was about 50% of all the recorded Edgeby's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Edgeby families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Edgeby 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 41 census records available for the last name Edgeby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Edgeby 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Edgeby. 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 Edgeby. For the veterans among your Edgeby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Edgeby lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Edgeby 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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