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Edgeston Family History

Edgeston 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, Eggleston, Edgemon, Edmiston, Edginton, Egleston, Egerton

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Where is the Edgeston family from?

You can see how Edgeston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Edgeston family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Edgeston families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Edgeston families living in Derbyshire. This was about 29% of all the recorded Edgeston's in United Kingdom. Derbyshire had the highest population of Edgeston families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Edgeston 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 Edgeston ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Edgeston. 34% of Edgeston men worked as a Carpenter and 100% of Edgeston women worked as a Teacher.

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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

  • Carpenter
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Salesman
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Edgeston family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Edgeston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Edgeston 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Edgeston. 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 Edgeston. For the veterans among your Edgeston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Edgeston lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Edgeston life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Edgeston in 1962 was 67, and 67 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Edgeston 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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