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Edeburn Family History

Edeburn 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: Redburn, Raeburn, Eden, Kilburn, Debord, Eder, Winburn, Debus

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Where is the Edeburn family from?

You can see how Edeburn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Edeburn family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Edeburn families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 71 Edeburn families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 95% of all the recorded Edeburn's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Edeburn families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Edeburn surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Edeburn ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Edeburn. 36% of Edeburn men worked as a 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    36%
  • Farm Laborer
    22%
  • Carpenter
    15%
  • Steam Fitter
    15%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Edeburn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Edeburn 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Edeburn. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 252 military records available for the last name Edeburn. For the veterans among your Edeburn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Edeburn lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Edeburn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Edeburn in 1957 was 59, and 81 in 2004.

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