Origins of the Edison surname
About the Edisons
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Interesting facts about Edison
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We have for the Edison surname. The oldest one dates back to 1829.
What are the most common Edison first names?
John
William
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Edisons
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Edisons in 1921
Dressmaker
6
Barber And Tinner Weaver
3
Bonnet Sewer
3
Dress Maker
3
General Servant
3
Common male occupations for Edisons in 1921
Agricultural Labourer
8
Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers
7
Tinsmiths
7
Attorney
5
Farm Hands
5
