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Edg Family History

Edg 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: Eng, Edge, Ede, Elg, Feng, Meng, Ida, Eid, Berg, Eden

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Where is the Edg family from?

You can see how Edg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Edg family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Edg families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Edg families living in Tennessee. This was about 60% of all the recorded Edg's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Edg families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Edg surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 280 census records available for the last name Edg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Edg 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 332 immigration records available for the last name Edg. 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 56 military records available for the last name Edg. For the veterans among your Edg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Edg 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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