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Edkinson Family History

Edkinson 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: Adkinson, Kinson, Jenkinson, Hodkinson, Atkinson, Edkins, Makinson

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Where is the Edkinson family from?

You can see how Edkinson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Edkinson family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Edkinson families were found in USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Edkinson family living in Staffordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Edkinson's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Edkinson families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Edkinson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 15 census records available for the last name Edkinson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Edkinson 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Edkinson. 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 4 military records available for the last name Edkinson. For the veterans among your Edkinson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Edkinson 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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