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Edminston Family History

Edminston 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, Edmonston, Edgington, Edrington, Edington, Eddington

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Where is the Edminston family from?

You can see how Edminston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Edminston family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Edminston families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 4 Edminston families living in Indiana. This was about 67% of all the recorded Edminston's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Edminston families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Edminston surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Edminston ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Edminston. 29% of Edminston men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Edminston women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Edminston were Farm and Saleslady. .

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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
    29%
  • Laborer
    27%
  • Miner
    9%
  • Farm
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    25%
  • Teacher
    17%
  • Operator
    13%
  • Saleslady
    13%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Edminston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Edminston 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 214 immigration records available for the last name Edminston. 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 365 military records available for the last name Edminston. For the veterans among your Edminston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Edminston lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Edminston life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Edminston in 1963 was 70, and 93 in 2003.

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