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Edmonstone Family History

Edmonstone Surname Meaning

see Edmonston.

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


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Where is the Edmonstone family from?

You can see how Edmonstone families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Edmonstone family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Edmonstone families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 5 Edmonstone families living in Essex. This was about 25% of all the recorded Edmonstone's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Edmonstone families in 1891.
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What did your Edmonstone ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Private Means was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Edmonstone. 50% of Edmonstone women worked as a Private Means.

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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

  • Private Means
    50%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    50%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Edmonstone. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Edmonstone 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 514 immigration records available for the last name Edmonstone. 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 231 military records available for the last name Edmonstone. For the veterans among your Edmonstone ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Edmonstone lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Edmonstone life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Edmonstone in 1963 was 89, and 53 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Edmonstone 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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