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Edmiston Family History

Edmiston Name Meaning

Scottish (Lanarkshire): habitational name from Edmonstone (Midlothian) or Edmonston (Lanarkshire). The former is so named from the Old English personal name Ēadmund (see Edmond ) + tūn ‘settlement’.

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


Similar surnames: Ormiston, Easton, Muston, Elston, Durston, Edington, Mitton, Whiston

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Where is the Edmiston family from?

You can see how Edmiston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Edmiston family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Edmiston families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 9 Edmiston families living in Tennessee. This was about 21% of all the recorded Edmiston's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Edmiston families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Edmiston surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Edmiston ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Edmiston. 20% of Edmiston men worked as a Laborer and 11% of Edmiston women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Edmiston were Carpenter and Housewife. .

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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
    20%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Salesman
    5%
  • Carpenter
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    11%
  • Housekeeper
    10%
  • Stenographer
    10%
  • Housewife
    10%
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There are 4,000 military records available for the last name Edmiston. For the veterans among your Edmiston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Edmiston lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Edmiston life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Edmiston in 1948 was 37, and 71 in 2004.

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