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Edenshaw Family History

Edenshaw 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: Henshaw, Deshaw, Earnshaw, Renshaw, Openshaw, Crenshaw, Kershaw

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Where is the Edenshaw family from?

You can see how Edenshaw families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Edenshaw family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Edenshaw families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 14 Edenshaw families living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Edenshaw's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Edenshaw families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Edenshaw 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 Edenshaw ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Fisherman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Edenshaw. 100% of Edenshaw men worked as a Fisherman.

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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

  • Fisherman
    100%

What Edenshaw family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 100 census records available for the last name Edenshaw. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Edenshaw 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Edenshaw. 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 12 military records available for the last name Edenshaw. For the veterans among your Edenshaw ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Edenshaw lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2002, in the United States, Edenshaw life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Edenshaw in 1957 was 37, and 69 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Edenshaw

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Edenshaw 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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