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Edmondstone Family History

Edmondstone 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, Edmonston, Edmundson, Edmonson, Goldstone, Broadstone

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Where is the Edmondstone family from?

You can see how Edmondstone families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Edmondstone family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Edmondstone families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Edmondstone families living in Lancashire. This was about 40% of all the recorded Edmondstone's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Edmondstone families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Edmondstone surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Edmondstone ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Edmondstone. 75% of Edmondstone 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    75%
  • Private Means
    25%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Edmondstone. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Edmondstone 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 220 immigration records available for the last name Edmondstone. 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 82 military records available for the last name Edmondstone. For the veterans among your Edmondstone ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Edmondstone lifespan?

Between 1982 and 2001, in the United States, Edmondstone life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Edmondstone in 1982 was 77, and 93 in 2001.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Edmondstone 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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