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Edsill Family History

Edsill 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: Edsall, Edsell, Dill, Drill, Estill, Sill, Betsill, Edghill, Edgell

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Where is the Edsill family from?

You can see how Edsill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Edsill family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Edsill families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Edsill families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Edsill's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Edsill families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Edsill 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 Edsill ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Edsill. 34% of Edsill men worked as a Farm Laborer and 50% of Edsill women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Edsill were Letter Carrier and Housewife.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Laborer
    34%
  • Feresh Meat Dept
    34%
  • Letter Carrier
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%

What Edsill family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 228 census records available for the last name Edsill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Edsill 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Edsill. 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 165 military records available for the last name Edsill. For the veterans among your Edsill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Edsill lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Edsill life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Edsill in 1967 was 71, and 83 in 2004.

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