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Mcedwards Family History

Mcedwards 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: Edwards, Edward, Cedars, Mcdaris, Medaris, Medearis, Seward

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Where is the Mcedwards family from?

You can see how Mcedwards families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcedwards family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Mcedwards families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 2 Mcedwards families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcedwards's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Mcedwards families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcedwards 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 Mcedwards ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mcedwards. 100% of Mcedwards men worked as a Carpenter.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Carpenter
    100%

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Census Records

There are 442 census records available for the last name Mcedwards. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcedwards 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 118 immigration records available for the last name Mcedwards. 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 113 military records available for the last name Mcedwards. For the veterans among your Mcedwards ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcedwards lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2002, in the United States, Mcedwards life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Mcedwards in 1974 was 71, and 79 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcedwards 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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