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Edgeington Family History

Edgeington 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: Edgington, Edrington, Edington, Eddington, Edginton, Edgerton

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Where is the Edgeington family from?

You can see how Edgeington families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Edgeington family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Edgeington families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Edgeington families living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Edgeington's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Edgeington families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Edgeington 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 372 census records available for the last name Edgeington. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Edgeington 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Edgeington. 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 26 military records available for the last name Edgeington. For the veterans among your Edgeington ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Edgeington lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2003, in the United States, Edgeington life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Edgeington in 1978 was 68, and 4 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Edgeington 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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