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Edmund Family History

Edmund Surname Meaning

English: variant of Edmond. This surname is also established in the West Indies.

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


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Where is the Edmund family from?

You can see how Edmund families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Edmund family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Edmund families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 23 Edmund families living in Ontario. This was about 50% of all the recorded Edmund's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Edmund families in 1911.
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What did your Edmund ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Labourer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Edmund. 60% of Edmund men worked as a Labourer and 100% of Edmund women worked as a 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Labourer
    60%
  • Miner
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Teacher
    100%

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Census Records

There are 14,000 census records available for the last name Edmund. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Edmund 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Edmund. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Edmund. For the veterans among your Edmund ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Edmund lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Edmund life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Edmund in 1958 was 71, and 86 in 2004.

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