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Edinson Family History

Edinson 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: Edison, Pinson, Edington, Kinson, Evanson, Emison, Eidson, Adkinson

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Where is the Edinson family from?

You can see how Edinson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Edinson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Edinson families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Edinson family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Edinson's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Edinson families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Edinson 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 Edinson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Office Work were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Edinson. 100% of Edinson men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Edinson women worked as an Office Work.

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Office Work
    100%

What Edinson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 202 census records available for the last name Edinson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Edinson 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Edinson. 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 15 military records available for the last name Edinson. For the veterans among your Edinson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Edinson lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Edinson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Edinson in 1968 was 90, and 88 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Edinson

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Edinson 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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