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Edgewater Family History

Edgewater 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: Bridgewater, Dewaters, Deater, Bywater, Demeter, Edgerton, Water

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Where is the Edgewater family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Edgewater 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 Edgewater ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Edgewater. 100% of Edgewater men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 57 census records available for the last name Edgewater. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Edgewater 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Edgewater. 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 29 military records available for the last name Edgewater. For the veterans among your Edgewater ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Edgewater lifespan?

Between 1982 and 2003, in the United States, Edgewater life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Edgewater in 1982 was 34, and 94 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Edgewater 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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