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Edmister Family History

Edmister Surname Meaning

Scottish: variant of Edmiston.

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


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Where is the Edmister family from?

You can see how Edmister families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Edmister family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Edmister families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Edmister families living in Hampshire. This was about 78% of all the recorded Edmister's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Edmister families in 1891.
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What did your Edmister ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Edmister. 27% of Edmister men worked as a Farmer and 40% of Edmister women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Edmister were Carpenter and 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
    27%
  • Farm Laborer
    27%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Carpenter
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    40%
  • Housework
    30%
  • Housewife
    30%

What Edmister family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Edmister. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Edmister 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 77 immigration records available for the last name Edmister. 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 233 military records available for the last name Edmister. For the veterans among your Edmister ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Edmister lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Edmister life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Edmister in 1954 was 40, and 92 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Edmister 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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