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Edgerston Family History

Edgerston 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: Edgerton, Egerton, Egelston, Eagerton, Enderson, Edgington, Eggleston

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Where is the Edgerston family from?

You can see how Edgerston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Edgerston family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Edgerston family living in Massachusetts. This was about 33% of all the recorded Edgerston's in USA. Massachusetts and 2 other states had the highest population of Edgerston families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Edgerston 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 77 census records available for the last name Edgerston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Edgerston 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Edgerston. 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 9 military records available for the last name Edgerston. For the veterans among your Edgerston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Edgerston lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2003, in the United States, Edgerston life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Edgerston in 1977 was 80, and 88 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Edgerston 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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