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Edom Family History

Edom Surname Meaning

from a Scots form of Adam.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Edom family from?

You can see how Edom families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Edom family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Edom families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 16 Edom families living in Surrey. This was about 24% of all the recorded Edom's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Edom families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Edom surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Edom ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Edom. 87% of Edom 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
    87%
  • General Shopkeeper
    14%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Edom. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Edom 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 203 immigration records available for the last name Edom. 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 413 military records available for the last name Edom. For the veterans among your Edom ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Edom lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Edom life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Edom in 1963 was 72, and 96 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Edom 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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