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Edmison Name Meaning

English (Berwickshire and Northumberland): variant of Edmondson . This form is now rare in Britain.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Edmisten, Edmiston, Emison, Matison, Dison, Addison, Jimison, Jamison

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Where is the Edmison family from?

You can see how Edmison families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Edmison family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Edmison families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Edmison families living in Kentucky. This was about 50% of all the recorded Edmison's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Edmison families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Edmison surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Edmison ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Edmison. 32% of Edmison men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Edmison women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Edmison were Salesman and Cook. .

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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

  • Laborer
    32%
  • Farm Operator
    14%
  • Farmer
    11%
  • Salesman
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    34%
  • New Worker
    17%
  • Seamstress
    17%
  • Cook
    17%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Edmison. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Edmison 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 498 immigration records available for the last name Edmison. 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 572 military records available for the last name Edmison. For the veterans among your Edmison ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Edmison lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Edmison life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Edmison in 1948 was 49, and 80 in 2004.

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