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Edmounds Family History

Edmounds 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: Edmunds, Edmonds, Edmond, Edmund, Edmands, Lounds, Esmond, Redmond

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Where is the Edmounds family from?

You can see how Edmounds families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Edmounds family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Edmounds families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Edmounds families living in Staffordshire. This was about 40% of all the recorded Edmounds's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Edmounds families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Edmounds 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 Edmounds ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Edmounds. 50% of Edmounds women worked as a Clerk.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Maid
    50%

What Edmounds family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 218 census records available for the last name Edmounds. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Edmounds 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Edmounds. 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 38 military records available for the last name Edmounds. For the veterans among your Edmounds ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Edmounds lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Edmounds life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Edmounds in 1965 was 73, and 58 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Edmounds 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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