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Edgson Family History

Edgson Surname Meaning

from the Middle English personal name Ecga (a pet form of a name such as Egbert or Ecgwulf, compare Edgell (2)) + -son.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Edgson family from?

You can see how Edgson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Edgson family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Edgson families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 50 Edgson families living in London. This was about 25% of all the recorded Edgson's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Edgson families in 1891.
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What did your Edgson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farm Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Edgson. 34% of Edgson men worked as a Farm Labourer and 77% of Edgson women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Edgson were Heavy Lorry Driver and School Cleaner.

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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

  • Farm Labourer
    34%
  • Licensed Victualler
    23%
  • Dairy Farmer
    23%
  • Heavy Lorry Driver
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    77%
  • Domestic Servant
    6%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    5%
  • School Cleaner
    3%

What Edgson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Edgson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Edgson 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 357 immigration records available for the last name Edgson. 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 226 military records available for the last name Edgson. For the veterans among your Edgson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Edgson lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2000, in the United States, Edgson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Edgson in 1972 was 80, and 86 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Edgson 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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