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Edgecock Family History

Edgecock 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: Hedgecock, Edgecomb, Edgemon, Adcock, Edgecombe, Hedgecoth, Edgcomb

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Where is the Edgecock family from?

You can see how Edgecock families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Edgecock family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 11 Edgecock families living in London. This was about 61% of all the recorded Edgecock's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Edgecock families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Edgecock 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 Edgecock ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Edgecock. 85% of Edgecock women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    85%
  • Housewife
    16%

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Census Records

There are 957 census records available for the last name Edgecock. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Edgecock 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Edgecock. 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 38 military records available for the last name Edgecock. For the veterans among your Edgecock ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Edgecock lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Edgecock 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Edgecock

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