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Edmundson Name Meaning

English (Lancashire): variant of Edmondson .

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


Similar surnames: Edmondson, Edmunds, Dunson, Edmonds, Edwardson, Davidson, Edmund

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Where is the Edmundson family from?

You can see how Edmundson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Edmundson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Edmundson families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 22 Edmundson families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 33% of all the recorded Edmundson's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Edmundson families in 1911.
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What did your Edmundson ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Edmundson. 67% of Edmundson men worked as a Farmer. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    67%
  • Timekeeper
    34%
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Passenger Lists

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There are 4,000 military records available for the last name Edmundson. For the veterans among your Edmundson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Edmundson lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Edmundson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Edmundson in 1955 was 40, and 78 in 2004.

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