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Edelein Family History

Edelein 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: Edelen, Medellin, Edelman, Edelstein, Delfin, Eberlein, Delin

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Where is the Edelein family from?

You can see how Edelein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Edelein family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Edelein family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Edelein's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Edelein families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 36 census records available for the last name Edelein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Edelein 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Edelein. 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 1 military records available for the last name Edelein. For the veterans among your Edelein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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