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Edwarson Family History

Edwarson Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Edwardson, Edwardsen, Parson, Edward, Edgerton, Enderson, Pearson

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Where is the Edwarson family from?

You can see how Edwarson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Edwarson family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Edwarson families were found in and Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 2 Edwarson families living in Renfrewshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Edwarson's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Edwarson families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 38 census records available for the last name Edwarson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Edwarson 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Edwarson. 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 military records available for the last name Edwarson. For the veterans among your Edwarson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Edwarson lifespan?

Average Edwarson life expectancy in 1999 was 53 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Edwarson 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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