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Edger Family History

Edger Surname Meaning

English: variant of Edgar.

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


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Where is the Edger family from?

You can see how Edger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Edger family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Edger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 43 Edger families living in London. This was about 15% of all the recorded Edger's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Edger families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Edger 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 Edger ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Flour Mill Cleaner (heavy Worker) and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Edger. 34% of Edger men worked as a Flour Mill Cleaner (heavy Worker) and 80% of Edger women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Edger were Bus Driver and Private Means.

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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

  • Flour Mill Cleaner (heavy Worker)
    34%
  • Builders Labourer
    34%
  • Bus Driver
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    80%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    5%
  • Domestic Duties
    5%
  • Private Means
    5%

What Edger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 11,000 census records available for the last name Edger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Edger 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 842 immigration records available for the last name Edger. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Edger. For the veterans among your Edger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Edger lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Edger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Edger in 1961 was 56, and 75 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Edger

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Edger 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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