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Edelhofer Family History

Edelhofer 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: Udelhofen, Kelnhofer, Meyerhofer, Freihofer, Udelhoven, Egelhoff

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Where is the Edelhofer family from?

You can see how Edelhofer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Edelhofer family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Edelhofer family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Edelhofer's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Edelhofer families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 57 census records available for the last name Edelhofer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Edelhofer 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 69 immigration records available for the last name Edelhofer. 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 6 military records available for the last name Edelhofer. For the veterans among your Edelhofer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Edelhofer lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Edelhofer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Edelhofer in 1966 was 58, and 90 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Edelhofer 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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