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Edmands Family History

Edmands Surname Meaning

English (Warwickshire): variant of Edmonds or Edmans itself a variant of Edmonds or Edman with post-medieval excrescent -s.

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


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Where is the Edmands family from?

You can see how Edmands families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Edmands family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Edmands families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 37 Edmands families living in Ontario. This was about 64% of all the recorded Edmands's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Edmands families in 1911.
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What did your Edmands ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Edmands. 32% of Edmands men worked as a Farmer and 20% of Edmands women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Edmands were Attendant and Teacher.

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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
    32%
  • Laborer
    26%
  • Truck Driver
    6%
  • Attendant
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    20%
  • Domestic
    14%
  • House Work
    10%
  • Teacher
    10%

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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Edmands. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Edmands 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 729 immigration records available for the last name Edmands. 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 939 military records available for the last name Edmands. For the veterans among your Edmands ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Edmands lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Edmands life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Edmands in 1957 was 54, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Edmands 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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