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Edges Family History

Edges Surname Meaning

variant of Edge with plural or post-medieval excrescent -s.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Edges family from?

You can see how Edges families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Edges family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Edges families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 11 Edges families living in London. This was about 35% of all the recorded Edges's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Edges families in 1891.
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What did your Edges ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Edges. 100% of Edges 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 1,000 census records available for the last name Edges. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Edges 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 83 immigration records available for the last name Edges. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Edges. For the veterans among your Edges ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Edges lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Edges life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Edges in 1967 was 88, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Edges 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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