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Edgeson Family History

Edgeson 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: Edgemon, Edgerton, Engelson, Lageson, Eagleson, Edelson, Edson

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Where is the Edgeson family from?

You can see how Edgeson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Edgeson family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Edgeson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Edgeson family living in Lincolnshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Edgeson's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Edgeson families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Edgeson 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 Edgeson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Edgeson. 100% of Edgeson men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Edgeson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 210 census records available for the last name Edgeson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Edgeson 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Edgeson. 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 Edgeson. For the veterans among your Edgeson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Edgeson lifespan?

Between 1982 and 1997, in the United States, Edgeson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Edgeson in 1982 was 50, and 54 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Edgeson

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Edgeson 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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