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Edmondson Family History

Edmondson Surname Meaning

English (Lancashire and Yorkshire): from the Middle English personal name Edmond + -son.

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


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Where is the Edmondson family from?

You can see how Edmondson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Edmondson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Edmondson families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 1,945 Edmondson families living in Lancashire. This was about 51% of all the recorded Edmondson's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Edmondson families in 1891.
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What did your Edmondson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Cotton Weaver and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Edmondson. 15% of Edmondson men worked as a Cotton Weaver and 64% of Edmondson women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Edmondson were Farmer and Private Means.

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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

  • Cotton Weaver
    15%
  • General Labourer
    8%
  • Joiner
    4%
  • Farmer
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    64%
  • Cotton Weaver
    6%
  • Housewife
    3%
  • Private Means
    2%

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Census Records

There are 110,000 census records available for the last name Edmondson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Edmondson 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 18,000 immigration records available for the last name Edmondson. 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 16,000 military records available for the last name Edmondson. For the veterans among your Edmondson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Edmondson lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Edmondson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Edmondson in 1942 was 33, and 75 in 2004.

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