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Edgton Family History

Edgton 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: Edgmon, Easton, Elton, Elston, Exton, Edgerton, Edgemon, Edington

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Where is the Edgton family from?

You can see how Edgton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Edgton family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Edgton families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Edgton families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Edgton's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Edgton families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Edgton surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Edgton ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Edgton. 100% of Edgton 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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 88 census records available for the last name Edgton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Edgton 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Edgton. 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 7 military records available for the last name Edgton. For the veterans among your Edgton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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