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Edger Name Meaning

English: variant of Edgar .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Eger, Eager, Egger, Edgar, Ledger, Adger, Hedger, Eggers, Seger

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Where is the Edger family from?

You can see how Edger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Edger family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Edger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 64 Edger families living in Ontario. This was about 69% of all the recorded Edger's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Edger families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Edger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Edger ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Edger. 34% of Edger men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Edger women worked as a Stenographer. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Quarry
    23%
  • Commis
    23%
  • Farmer
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Stenographer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 11,000 census records available for the last name Edger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Edger 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 842 immigration records available for the last name Edger. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Edger. For the veterans among your Edger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Edger lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Edger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Edger in 1961 was 56, and 75 in 2004.

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