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Origins of the Edgerton surname

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Where do most Edgertons live?

In 1921, most Edgertons lived in West Midlands.


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Interesting facts about Edgertons

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 4,310 records for the Edgerton surname. The oldest one dates back to .

Who were Edgertons most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Edgerton first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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Common jobs for Edgertons

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Edgertons in 1921
Dressmaker

15

Domestic Servant

14

House Servant

11

Laundress

11

Servant

9

Common Male occupations for Edgertons in 1921
Coal Miner

40

Carpenter

24

Agricultural Labourer

18

Farm Hands

13

General Labourer

13

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