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Edmonston Family History

Edmonston Surname Meaning

Scottish: variant of Edmiston.

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


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Where is the Edmonston family from?

You can see how Edmonston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Edmonston family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Edmonston families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 20 Edmonston families living in London. This was about 38% of all the recorded Edmonston's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Edmonston families in 1891.
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What did your Edmonston ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Edmonston. 100% of Edmonston 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 8,000 census records available for the last name Edmonston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Edmonston 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 946 immigration records available for the last name Edmonston. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Edmonston. For the veterans among your Edmonston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Edmonston lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Edmonston life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Edmonston in 1948 was 48, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Edmonston 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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