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Edeen Family History

Edeen 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: Eden, Hedeen, Deen, Edelen, Green, Dean, Ellen, Deep, Eisen, Edel

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Where is the Edeen family from?

You can see how Edeen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Edeen family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Edeen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Edeen family living in London. This was about 25% of all the recorded Edeen's in United Kingdom. London and 3 other counties had the highest population of Edeen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Edeen 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 Edeen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Edeen. 20% of Edeen men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    20%
  • Farm Operator
    20%
  • Carpenter
    20%
  • Farmer
    20%

What Edeen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 536 census records available for the last name Edeen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Edeen 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 102 immigration records available for the last name Edeen. 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 88 military records available for the last name Edeen. For the veterans among your Edeen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Edeen lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Edeen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Edeen in 1956 was 64, and 86 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Edeen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Edeen 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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