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Edgarton Family History

Edgarton 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: Edgerton, Garton, Edginton, Egerton, Eagerton, Easton, Garten, Dalton

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Where is the Edgarton family from?

You can see how Edgarton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Edgarton family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Edgarton families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 17 Edgarton families living in Ontario. This was about 59% of all the recorded Edgarton's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Edgarton families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Edgarton surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Edgarton ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Edgarton. 36% of Edgarton men worked as a Farmer and 56% of Edgarton women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Edgarton were Truck Driver 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
    36%
  • Salesman
    18%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Truck Driver
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    56%
  • Secretary
    23%
  • Teacher
    23%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Edgarton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Edgarton 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 132 immigration records available for the last name Edgarton. 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 402 military records available for the last name Edgarton. For the veterans among your Edgarton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Edgarton lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Edgarton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Edgarton in 1963 was 66, and 104 in 2003.

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