Origins of the Edmondson surname
About the Edmondsons
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Interesting facts about Edmondson
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Edmondson surname. The oldest one dates back to 1558.
Who were Edmondsons most likely to marry?
Our tell us which families married Edmondsons.
What are the most common Edmondson first names?
John
William
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Edmondsons
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Edmondsons in 1921
Cotton Weaver
490
Weaver
157
Dressmaker
152
Weaver Cotton
119
Housekeeper
93
Common male occupations for Edmondsons in 1921
Cotton Weaver
388
Farmer
197
Joiner
110
Weaver
108
Butcher
100
