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Edgins Family History

Edgins 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: Eddins, Edkins, Edgin, Edwin, Adkins, Edling, Eding, Agins, Edris

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Where is the Edgins family from?

You can see how Edgins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Edgins family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Edgins families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Edgins families living in South Carolina. This was about 82% of all the recorded Edgins's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Edgins families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Edgins 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 Edgins ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Edgins. 100% of Edgins 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%

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Census Records

There are 279 census records available for the last name Edgins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Edgins 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Edgins. 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 58 military records available for the last name Edgins. For the veterans among your Edgins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Edgins lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Edgins life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Edgins in 1960 was 52, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Edgins 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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