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Edmon Family History

Edmon Surname Meaning

English: altered form of Edmond.

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


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Where is the Edmon family from?

You can see how Edmon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Edmon family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Edmon families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 12 Edmon families living in Essex. This was about 38% of all the recorded Edmon's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Edmon families in 1891.
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What did your Edmon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Edmon. 22% of Edmon men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Edmon women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Edmon were Farming and New Worker.

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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

  • Laborer
    22%
  • Farm Laborer
    14%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Farming
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    25%
  • Cook
    19%
  • Farm Laborer
    19%
  • New Worker
    13%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Edmon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Edmon 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 230 immigration records available for the last name Edmon. 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 610 military records available for the last name Edmon. For the veterans among your Edmon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Edmon lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Edmon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Edmon in 1952 was 51, and 60 in 2004.

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