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Edgeton Family History

Edgeton 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, Edgemon, Eggleton, Edgett, Edginton, Egerton, Eagerton

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Where is the Edgeton family from?

You can see how Edgeton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Edgeton family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Edgeton families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 3 Edgeton families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Edgeton's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Edgeton families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Edgeton surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Edgeton ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Edgeton. 43% of Edgeton men worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    43%
  • Farmer
    29%
  • Mechanic
    10%
  • Truck Driver
    10%
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Census Records

There are 917 census records available for the last name Edgeton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Edgeton 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Edgeton. 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 165 military records available for the last name Edgeton. For the veterans among your Edgeton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Edgeton lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Edgeton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Edgeton in 1964 was 63, and 69 in 2004.

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