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Edmont Family History

Edmont 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: Edmond, Edmon, Mont, Lamont, Piedmont, Esmond, Redmond, Edman, Emmons

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Where is the Edmont family from?

You can see how Edmont families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Edmont family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1911. The most Edmont families were found in Canada in 1911, and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 5 Edmont families living in Lanarkshire. This was about 71% of all the recorded Edmont's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Edmont families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Edmont surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
  • 1841
  • 1851
  • 1871
  • 1881
  • 1901
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Census Records

There are 129 census records available for the last name Edmont. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Edmont 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Edmont. 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 15 military records available for the last name Edmont. For the veterans among your Edmont ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Edmont lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1977, in the United States, Edmont life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Edmont in 1973 was 69, and 74 in 1977.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Edmont 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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