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Edmerson Family History

Edmerson 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: Emerson, Emmerson, Edgerton, Enderson, Merson, Einerson, Enerson

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Where is the Edmerson family from?

You can see how Edmerson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Edmerson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Edmerson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Edmerson families living in London. This was about 44% of all the recorded Edmerson's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Edmerson families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Edmerson 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 Edmerson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Edmerson. 56% of Edmerson men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Edmerson women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Edmerson were Path Operator and School Teacher.

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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

  • Laborer
    56%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Porter
    12%
  • Path Operator
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    25%
  • Laundress
    25%
  • Maid
    25%
  • School Teacher
    25%

What Edmerson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Edmerson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Edmerson 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Edmerson. 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 103 military records available for the last name Edmerson. For the veterans among your Edmerson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Edmerson lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Edmerson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Edmerson in 1962 was 68, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Edmerson 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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