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Edser Family History

Edser Surname Meaning

from High Edser in Ewhurst (Surrey). See Place-Names of Surrey p. 239.

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


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Where is the Edser family from?

You can see how Edser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Edser family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Edser families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 134 Edser families living in Surrey. This was about 63% of all the recorded Edser's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Edser families in 1891.
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What did your Edser ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Gardener and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Edser. 23% of Edser men worked as a Gardener and 66% of Edser women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Edser were Plasterer and Domestic Servant.

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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

  • Gardener
    23%
  • Bricklayer
    23%
  • General Labourer
    19%
  • Plasterer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    66%
  • Incapacitated
    7%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%
  • Domestic Servant
    4%

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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Edser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Edser 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 494 immigration records available for the last name Edser. 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 265 military records available for the last name Edser. For the veterans among your Edser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Edser lifespan?

Average Edser life expectancy in 2004 was 75 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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