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Edmans Family History

Edmans Surname Meaning

variant of Edmonds. variant of Edman with post-medieval excrescent -s.

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


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Where is the Edmans family from?

You can see how Edmans families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Edmans family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Edmans families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 21 Edmans families living in London. This was about 47% of all the recorded Edmans's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Edmans families in 1891.
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What did your Edmans ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Butter theese Despatch Storeme and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Edmans. 100% of Edmans men worked as a Butter theese Despatch Storeme and 84% of Edmans 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

  • Butter theese Despatch Storeme
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    84%
  • Private Means
    6%
  • Unpaid Household Duties
    6%
  • Housewife
    6%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Edmans. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Edmans 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 120 immigration records available for the last name Edmans. 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 209 military records available for the last name Edmans. For the veterans among your Edmans ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Edmans lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Edmans life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Edmans in 1967 was 77, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Edmans 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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