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Edgers Family History

Edgers 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: Eggers, Odgers, Edger, Ledger, Egger, Egert, Evers, Eger, Eder, Enger

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Where is the Edgers family from?

You can see how Edgers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Edgers family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Edgers families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Edgers family living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Edgers's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Edgers families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Edgers 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 Edgers ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Edgers. 100% of Edgers 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 558 census records available for the last name Edgers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Edgers 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 142 immigration records available for the last name Edgers. 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 75 military records available for the last name Edgers. For the veterans among your Edgers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Edgers lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2001, in the United States, Edgers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Edgers in 1964 was 80, and 65 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Edgers 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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