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Edmons Family History

Edmons Surname Meaning

see Edmonds.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Edmons family from?

You can see how Edmons families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Edmons family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Edmons families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Edmons families living in Cheshire. This was about 15% of all the recorded Edmons's in United Kingdom. Cheshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Edmons families in 1891.
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What did your Edmons ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Edmons. 50% of Edmons 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
    50%
  • Housework
    50%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Edmons. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Edmons 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 231 immigration records available for the last name Edmons. 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 551 military records available for the last name Edmons. For the veterans among your Edmons ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Edmons lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2003, in the United States, Edmons life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Edmons in 1942 was 47, and 65 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Edmons 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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