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Edsforth Family History

Edsforth Surname Meaning

see Eadsforth.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Edsforth family from?

You can see how Edsforth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Edsforth family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Edsforth families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 30 Edsforth families living in Lancashire. This was about 97% of all the recorded Edsforth's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Edsforth families in 1891.
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What did your Edsforth ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Edsforth. 60% of Edsforth women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    60%
  • Cotton Weaver
    40%

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Census Records

There are 441 census records available for the last name Edsforth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Edsforth 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 65 immigration records available for the last name Edsforth. 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 30 military records available for the last name Edsforth. For the veterans among your Edsforth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Edsforth lifespan?

Between 1987 and 1989, in the United States, Edsforth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Edsforth in 1987 was 74, and 71 in 1989.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Edsforth 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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