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Edmondsen Family History

Edmondsen 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: Edmondson, Edmundson, Edmonson, Edmonds, Edmond, Amundsen, Edwardsen

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Where is the Edmondsen family from?

You can see how Edmondsen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Edmondsen family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 13 Edmondsen families living in Georgia. This was about 36% of all the recorded Edmondsen's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Edmondsen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Edmondsen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Edmondsen ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Warehouseman Food Deptot and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Edmondsen. 100% of Edmondsen men worked as a Warehouseman Food Deptot and 100% of Edmondsen 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

  • Warehouseman Food Deptot
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Edmondsen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 168 census records available for the last name Edmondsen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Edmondsen 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 202 immigration records available for the last name Edmondsen. 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 13 military records available for the last name Edmondsen. For the veterans among your Edmondsen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Edmondsen lifespan?

Between 1982 and 2002, in the United States, Edmondsen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Edmondsen in 1982 was 71, and 72 in 2002.

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