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Edgar William Family History

Edgar William Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Gwilliam, William, Mcwilliam, Gilliam, Da Villa, Macwilliams

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Where is the Edgar William family from?

You can see how Edgar William families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Edgar William family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Edgar William family living in Warwickshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Edgar William's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Edgar William families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 58 census records available for the last name Edgar William. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Edgar William 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Edgar William. 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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There are 119 military records available for the last name Edgar William. For the veterans among your Edgar William ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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