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Edgmon Family History

Edgmon Surname Meaning

Variant of Edgeman.

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


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Where is the Edgmon family from?

You can see how Edgmon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Edgmon family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Edgmon families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Edgmon families living in Devon. This was about 43% of all the recorded Edgmon's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Edgmon families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Edgmon 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 Edgmon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Edgmon. 38% of Edgmon men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Edgmon women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Edgmon were Farm Labor and Seamstress.

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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
    38%
  • Laborer
    35%
  • Farming
    10%
  • Farm Labor
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    50%
  • Seamstress
    50%

What Edgmon family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Edgmon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Edgmon 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Edgmon. 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 502 military records available for the last name Edgmon. For the veterans among your Edgmon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Edgmon lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Edgmon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Edgmon in 1954 was 25, and 69 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Edgmon 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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