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Edminster Family History

Edminster Surname Meaning

Probably Scottish: variant of Edmiston.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Edminster family from?

You can see how Edminster families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Edminster family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Edminster families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Edminster families living in London. This was about 67% of all the recorded Edminster's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Edminster families in 1891.
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What did your Edminster ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Edminster. 35% of Edminster men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Edminster women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Edminster were Farm and Stenographer.

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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

  • Farmer
    35%
  • Salesman
    22%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • Farm
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    43%
  • Teacher
    29%
  • Stenographer
    29%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Edminster. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Edminster 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 145 immigration records available for the last name Edminster. 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 453 military records available for the last name Edminster. For the veterans among your Edminster ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Edminster lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Edminster life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Edminster in 1955 was 44, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Edminster 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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