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Edmaiston Family History

Edmaiston 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: Edmiston, Edmison, Edmisten, Edmonston, Easton, Maison, Ormiston

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Where is the Edmaiston family from?

You can see how Edmaiston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Edmaiston family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Edmaiston families were found in Scotland in 1871. In 1920 there was 1 Edmaiston family living in Oklahoma. This was 100% of all the recorded Edmaiston's in USA. Oklahoma had the highest population of Edmaiston families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Edmaiston surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Edmaiston ancestors do for a living?

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

There are 46 census records available for the last name Edmaiston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Edmaiston 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 Edmaiston. 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 22 military records available for the last name Edmaiston. For the veterans among your Edmaiston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Edmaiston lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2004, in the United States, Edmaiston life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Edmaiston in 1974 was 78, and 73 in 2004.

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