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Edgen Family History

Edgen 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: Eden, Eggen, Engen, Edge, Eigen, Edgren, Edger, Eagen, Edgin, Hagen

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Where is the Edgen family from?

You can see how Edgen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Edgen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Edgen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Edgen families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Edgen's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Edgen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Edgen 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 Edgen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Edgen. 50% of Edgen men worked as a Farm Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Laborer
    50%
  • Machinist
    50%

What Edgen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 332 census records available for the last name Edgen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Edgen 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Edgen. 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 55 military records available for the last name Edgen. For the veterans among your Edgen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Edgen lifespan?

Between 1981 and 1997, in the United States, Edgen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Edgen in 1981 was 73, and 59 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Edgen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Edgen 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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