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Edgecomb Family History

Edgecomb Surname Meaning

English: variant of Edgecombe.

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


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Where is the Edgecomb family from?

You can see how Edgecomb families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Edgecomb family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Edgecomb families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 6 Edgecomb families living in Ontario. This was about 40% of all the recorded Edgecomb's in Canada. Ontario and 1 other province had the highest population of Edgecomb families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Edgecomb 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 Edgecomb ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Edgecomb. 21% of Edgecomb men worked as a Farmer and 12% of Edgecomb women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Edgecomb were Salesman and Housewife.

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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

  • Farmer
    21%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Clerk
    7%
  • Salesman
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    12%
  • Maid
    12%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Housewife
    10%

What Edgecomb family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Edgecomb. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Edgecomb 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 654 immigration records available for the last name Edgecomb. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Edgecomb. For the veterans among your Edgecomb ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Edgecomb lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Edgecomb life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Edgecomb in 1959 was 63, and 75 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Edgecomb

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Edgecomb 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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