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Edgison Family History

Edgison 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: Edison, Edmison, Edgemon, Emison, Edmiston, Addison, Elison, Eison

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Where is the Edgison family from?

You can see how Edgison families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Edgison family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Edgison families living in Kentucky. This was about 38% of all the recorded Edgison's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Edgison families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Edgison surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Edgison ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Edgison ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 140 census records available for the last name Edgison. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Edgison 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Edgison. 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 89 military records available for the last name Edgison. For the veterans among your Edgison ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Edgison lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Edgison life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Edgison in 1967 was 91, and 14 in 2003.

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