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Edgeley Family History

Edgeley Surname Meaning

see Edgley.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Edgeley family from?

You can see how Edgeley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Edgeley family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Edgeley families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 27 Edgeley families living in Suffolk. This was about 16% of all the recorded Edgeley's in United Kingdom. Suffolk had the highest population of Edgeley families in 1891.
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What did your Edgeley ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Edgeley. 20% of Edgeley men worked as a General Labourer and 79% of Edgeley women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Edgeley were Coal Hewer (below) H W and Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    20%
  • Motor Mechanic
    10%
  • Agricultural Labourer
    10%
  • Coal Hewer (below) H W
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    79%
  • Unpaid House Duties
    3%
  • Unpd Domestic Duties
    3%
  • Domestic Duties
    3%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Edgeley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Edgeley 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 300 immigration records available for the last name Edgeley. 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 353 military records available for the last name Edgeley. For the veterans among your Edgeley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Edgeley lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1998, in the United States, Edgeley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Edgeley in 1963 was 78, and 83 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Edgeley 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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