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Edmett Family History

Edmett Surname Meaning

see Edmead.

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


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Where is the Edmett family from?

You can see how Edmett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Edmett family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Edmett families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 17 Edmett families living in Kent. This was about 52% of all the recorded Edmett's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Edmett families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Edmett 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 Edmett ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Agricultural Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Edmett. 100% of Edmett men worked as an Agricultural Labourer and 100% of Edmett 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

  • Agricultural Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Edmett family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Edmett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Edmett 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 234 immigration records available for the last name Edmett. 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 91 military records available for the last name Edmett. For the veterans among your Edmett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Edmett lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2003, in the United States, Edmett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Edmett in 1960 was 34, and 87 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Edmett

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Edmett 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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