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Edgecome Family History

Edgecome 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: Edgecombe, Edgecomb, Edgcomb, Edgemon, Gerome, Hedgecock, Hedgecoth

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Where is the Edgecome family from?

You can see how Edgecome families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Edgecome family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Edgecome families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Edgecome families living in Maine. This was about 77% of all the recorded Edgecome's in USA. Maine had the highest population of Edgecome families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Edgecome surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Edgecome ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Edgecome ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 150 census records available for the last name Edgecome. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Edgecome 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Edgecome. 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 14 military records available for the last name Edgecome. For the veterans among your Edgecome ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Edgecome lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1989, in the United States, Edgecome life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Edgecome in 1964 was 73, and 86 in 1989.

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