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Edgerson Family History

Edgerson Name Meaning

African American: unexplained.

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


Similar surnames: Edgerton, Enderson, Edgemon, Engelson, Ingerson, Einerson, Enerson

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Where is the Edgerson family from?

You can see how Edgerson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Edgerson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Edgerson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Edgerson families living in Ontario. This was about 75% of all the recorded Edgerson's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Edgerson families in 1911.
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What did your Edgerson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Edgerson. 50% of Edgerson men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Edgerson women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Edgerson were Farm Laborer and Farmer. .

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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
    50%
  • Laborer
    40%
  • Farm Laborer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    34%
  • Farm Laborer
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Edgerson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Edgerson 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Edgerson. 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 145 military records available for the last name Edgerson. For the veterans among your Edgerson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Edgerson lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Edgerson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Edgerson in 1956 was 47, and 67 in 2004.

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