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Edmison Family History

Edmison Surname Meaning

English (Berwickshire and Northumberland): variant of Edmondson. This form is now rare in Britain.

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


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Where is the Edmison family from?

You can see how Edmison families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Edmison family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Edmison families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Edmison families living in London. This was about 40% of all the recorded Edmison's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Edmison families in 1891.
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What did your Edmison ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Edmison. 100% of Edmison women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Edmison. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Edmison 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 498 immigration records available for the last name Edmison. 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 572 military records available for the last name Edmison. For the veterans among your Edmison ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Edmison lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Edmison life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Edmison in 1948 was 49, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Edmison

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Edmison 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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