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Jedson Family History

Jedson 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: Jenson, Jepson, Jesson, Judson, Edson, Benson, Jason, Elson, Nelson

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Where is the Jedson family from?

You can see how Jedson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jedson family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Jedson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Jedson families living in Montgomeryshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Jedson's in United Kingdom. Montgomeryshire had the highest population of Jedson families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 122 census records available for the last name Jedson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jedson 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Jedson. 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 6 military records available for the last name Jedson. For the veterans among your Jedson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jedson lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1998, in the United States, Jedson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Jedson in 1972 was 79, and 66 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jedson 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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