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Edeler Family History

Edeler 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: Eveler, Edler, Edelen, Ederer, Egeler, Bieler, Medler, Edel, Adler

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Where is the Edeler family from?

You can see how Edeler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Edeler family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Edeler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Edeler families living in Maryland. This was about 46% of all the recorded Edeler's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Edeler families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Edeler 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 Edeler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Edeler. 45% of Edeler 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
    45%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Bread Baker
    23%

What Edeler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 563 census records available for the last name Edeler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Edeler 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 167 immigration records available for the last name Edeler. 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 108 military records available for the last name Edeler. For the veterans among your Edeler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Edeler lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2001, in the United States, Edeler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Edeler in 1949 was 63, and 79 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Edeler

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Edeler 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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