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Edgman Family History

Edgman 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: Edman, Engman, Edgeman, Edgmon, Doman, Elman, Ingman, Eyman, Edgemon

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Where is the Edgman family from?

You can see how Edgman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Edgman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Edgman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Edgman families living in Cornwall. This was 100% of all the recorded Edgman's in United Kingdom. Cornwall had the highest population of Edgman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Edgman 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 Edgman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Edgman. 46% of Edgman men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Edgman women worked as a Housewife.

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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
    46%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Farming
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Edgman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Edgman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Edgman 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Edgman. 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 259 military records available for the last name Edgman. For the veterans among your Edgman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Edgman lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Edgman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Edgman in 1965 was 85, and 80 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Edgman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Edgman 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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