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Edgeman Family History

Edgeman Surname Meaning

Probably an altered form of Hedgeman a surname of English and perhaps also German origin.

Alternatively perhaps an Americanized form of German Etschmann (see Etschman).

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


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Where is the Edgeman family from?

You can see how Edgeman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Edgeman family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Edgeman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Edgeman families living in Cornwall. This was about 75% of all the recorded Edgeman's in United Kingdom. Cornwall had the highest population of Edgeman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Edgeman 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 Edgeman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Edgeman. 48% of Edgeman men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Edgeman women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Edgeman were Foreman and Saleslady.

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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

  • Farmer
    48%
  • Laborer
    29%
  • Farm Labor
    8%
  • Foreman
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    60%
  • Saleslady
    40%

What Edgeman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Edgeman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Edgeman 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Edgeman. 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 249 military records available for the last name Edgeman. For the veterans among your Edgeman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Edgeman lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Edgeman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Edgeman in 1963 was 71, and 86 in 2004.

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