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Edminson Family History

Edminson Surname Meaning

see Edmondson.

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


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Where is the Edminson family from?

You can see how Edminson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Edminson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Edminson families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 71 Edminson families living in Northumberland. This was about 48% of all the recorded Edminson's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Edminson families in 1891.
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What did your Edminson 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 Edminson. 60% of Edminson men worked as a General Labourer and 96% of Edminson women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Edminson were Commercial Traveller and Incapacitated.

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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
    60%
  • Commercial Traveller
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    96%
  • Incapacitated
    5%

What Edminson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Edminson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Edminson 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 393 immigration records available for the last name Edminson. 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 395 military records available for the last name Edminson. For the veterans among your Edminson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Edminson lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Edminson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Edminson in 1963 was 72, and 67 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Edminson 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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