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Edlington Family History

Edlington Surname Meaning

from either of two places called Edlington (Lincs WR Yorks).

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Edlington family from?

You can see how Edlington families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Edlington family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Edlington families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 54 Edlington families living in Lincolnshire. This was about 42% of all the recorded Edlington's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Edlington families in 1891.
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What did your Edlington ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Police Constable and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Edlington. 50% of Edlington men worked as a Police Constable and 90% of Edlington women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Edlington were Coal Dealer and Unpaid Domestic.

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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

  • Police Constable
    50%
  • Coal Dealer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    90%
  • Housewife
    7%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    5%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Edlington. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Edlington 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 189 immigration records available for the last name Edlington. 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 143 military records available for the last name Edlington. For the veterans among your Edlington ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Edlington lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Edlington life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Edlington in 1964 was 77, and 74 in 2004.

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