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Edgenton Family History

Edgenton 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, Edginton, Denton, Edgington, Edgemon, Egerton, Eagerton

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Where is the Edgenton family from?

You can see how Edgenton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Edgenton family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Edgenton families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Edgenton families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Edgenton's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Edgenton families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Edgenton surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Edgenton ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Edgenton. 100% of Edgenton 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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 293 census records available for the last name Edgenton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Edgenton 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Edgenton. 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 25 military records available for the last name Edgenton. For the veterans among your Edgenton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Edgenton lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2004, in the United States, Edgenton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Edgenton in 1977 was 71, and 87 in 2004.

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