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Edgin Family History

Edgin Surname Meaning

English: unexplained.

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


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Where is the Edgin family from?

You can see how Edgin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Edgin family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Edgin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Edgin family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Edgin's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Edgin families in 1891.
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What did your Edgin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Farming were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Edgin. 24% of Edgin men worked as a Farmer and 19% of Edgin women worked as a Farming. Some less common occupations for Americans named Edgin were Salesman and Housekeeper.

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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
    24%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Farm
    9%
  • Salesman
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farming
    19%
  • Seamstress
    19%
  • Cook
    13%
  • Housekeeper
    13%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Edgin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Edgin 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 86 immigration records available for the last name Edgin. 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 603 military records available for the last name Edgin. For the veterans among your Edgin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Edgin lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Edgin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Edgin in 1947 was 37, and 68 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Edgin 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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