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Edblom Family History

Edblom Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Blom, Engblom, Elam, Edel, Delos, Bloom, Bollom, Elo, Doom, Jablon

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Where is the Edblom family from?

You can see how Edblom families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Edblom family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Edblom families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Edblom families living in Minnesota. This was about 55% of all the recorded Edblom's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Edblom families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Edblom 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 Edblom ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Edblom. 54% of Edblom men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    54%
  • Farm Help
    20%
  • Farm Operator
    14%
  • Salesman
    14%

What Edblom family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 600 census records available for the last name Edblom. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Edblom 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 82 immigration records available for the last name Edblom. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 135 military records available for the last name Edblom. For the veterans among your Edblom ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Edblom lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Edblom life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Edblom in 1955 was 26, and 93 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Edblom

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Edblom ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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