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Edgland Family History

Edgland 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: England, Egland, Eland, Teigland, Erland, Deland, Ragland, Odland

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Where is the Edgland family from?

You can see how Edgland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Edgland family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Edgland families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 18 Edgland families living in Devon. This was about 78% of all the recorded Edgland's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Edgland families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Edgland 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 Edgland ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Edgland. 100% of Edgland men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Edgland 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Edgland family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 314 census records available for the last name Edgland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Edgland 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Edgland. 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 17 military records available for the last name Edgland. For the veterans among your Edgland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Edgland lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1989, in the United States, Edgland life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Edgland in 1968 was 69, and 92 in 1989.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Edgland

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Edgland 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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