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Edegett Family History

Edegett 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: Edgett, Everett, Eggett, Egert, Deger, Liggett, Emmett, Blewett

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Where is the Edegett family from?

You can see how Edegett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Edegett family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Edegett family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Edegett's in USA. New York had the highest population of Edegett families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 26 census records available for the last name Edegett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Edegett 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Edegett. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Edegett. For the veterans among your Edegett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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