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Edmisson Family History

Edmisson 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: Edmiston, Edmison, Emison, Edison, Adkisson, Edmonson, Edmisten

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Where is the Edmisson family from?

You can see how Edmisson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Edmisson family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Edmisson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 18 Edmisson families living in Missouri. This was about 42% of all the recorded Edmisson's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Edmisson families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Edmisson 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 Edmisson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Owner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Edmisson. 34% of Edmisson men worked as an Owner.

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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

  • Owner
    34%
  • Carpenter
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%

What Edmisson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 386 census records available for the last name Edmisson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Edmisson 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Edmisson. 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 94 military records available for the last name Edmisson. For the veterans among your Edmisson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Edmisson lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Edmisson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Edmisson in 1962 was 52, and 72 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Edmisson

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Edmisson 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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