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Edenburn Family History

Edenburn Surname Meaning

Possibly an altered form of English Edenburgh: habitational name from Edinburgh the name of the capital city of Scotland.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Edenburn family from?

You can see how Edenburn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Edenburn family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Edenburn families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Edenburn families living in Lincolnshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Edenburn's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Edenburn families in 1891.
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What did your Edenburn ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Edenburn. 24% of Edenburn men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    24%
  • Truck Driver
    24%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Grower
    10%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Edenburn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Edenburn 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 56 immigration records available for the last name Edenburn. 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 264 military records available for the last name Edenburn. For the veterans among your Edenburn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Edenburn lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Edenburn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Edenburn in 1962 was 71, and 47 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Edenburn 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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