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Edgemon Family History

Edgemon Surname Meaning

Variant of Edgeman.

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


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Where is the Edgemon family from?

You can see how Edgemon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Edgemon family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Edgemon families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Edgemon families living in Tennessee. This was 100% of all the recorded Edgemon's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Edgemon families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Edgemon 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 Edgemon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Edgemon. 56% of Edgemon men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Edgemon women worked as a Bookkeeper.

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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
    56%
  • Laborer
    9%
  • Farm Laborer
    9%
  • Miner
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    100%

What Edgemon family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Edgemon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Edgemon 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Edgemon. 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 481 military records available for the last name Edgemon. For the veterans among your Edgemon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Edgemon lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Edgemon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Edgemon in 1958 was 58, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Edgemon 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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