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Edmeades Family History

Edmeades Surname Meaning

variant of Edmead with post-medieval excrescent -s.

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


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Where is the Edmeades family from?

You can see how Edmeades families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Edmeades family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Edmeades families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 47 Edmeades families living in Kent. This was about 59% of all the recorded Edmeades's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Edmeades families in 1891.
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What did your Edmeades ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Edmeades. 43% of Edmeades men worked as a General Labourer and 94% of Edmeades women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Edmeades were Farmworker and Domestic Servant.

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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

  • General Labourer
    43%
  • Horseman On Farm
    29%
  • Farmworker
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    94%
  • Land Worker
    4%
  • Domestic Servant
    4%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Edmeades. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Edmeades 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 370 immigration records available for the last name Edmeades. 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 179 military records available for the last name Edmeades. For the veterans among your Edmeades ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Edmeades lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Edmeades life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Edmeades in 1968 was 78, and 72 in 2004.

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