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Edelen Family History

Edelen Surname Meaning

English: unexplained.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Edelen family from?

You can see how Edelen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Edelen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Edelen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Edelen families living in Surrey. This was 100% of all the recorded Edelen's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Edelen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Edelen 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 Edelen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Edelen. 24% of Edelen men worked as a Farmer and 13% of Edelen women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Edelen were Clerk and Cook.

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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
    24%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Clerk
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    13%
  • Housework
    11%
  • Maid
    10%
  • Cook
    9%

What Edelen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Edelen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Edelen 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 440 immigration records available for the last name Edelen. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Edelen. For the veterans among your Edelen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Edelen lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Edelen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Edelen in 1958 was 63, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Edelen 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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