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Edmonson Family History

Edmonson Surname Meaning

English (Lancashire and Yorkshire): variant of Edmondson.

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


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Where is the Edmonson family from?

You can see how Edmonson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Edmonson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Edmonson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 65 Edmonson families living in Ontario. This was about 89% of all the recorded Edmonson's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Edmonson families in 1911.
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What did your Edmonson ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Edmonson. 56% of Edmonson men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Edmonson women worked as a Bookkeeper.

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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
    56%
  • Porter
    23%
  • Labourer
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Bookkeeper
    100%

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Census Records

There are 29,000 census records available for the last name Edmonson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Edmonson 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Edmonson. 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 5,000 military records available for the last name Edmonson. For the veterans among your Edmonson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Edmonson lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Edmonson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Edmonson in 1950 was 43, and 77 in 2004.

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