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Edelhoff Family History

Edelhoff 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: Egelhoff, De Hoff, Neuhoff, Egloff, Federoff, Dolloff, Wemhoff

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Where is the Edelhoff family from?

You can see how Edelhoff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Edelhoff family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Edelhoff families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Edelhoff families living in New York. This was about 57% of all the recorded Edelhoff's in USA. New York had the highest population of Edelhoff families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Edelhoff 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 Edelhoff ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Bar Tender was the top reported job for people in the USA named Edelhoff. 100% of Edelhoff men worked as a Bar Tender.

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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

  • Bar Tender
    100%

What Edelhoff family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 130 census records available for the last name Edelhoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Edelhoff 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 138 immigration records available for the last name Edelhoff. 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 91 military records available for the last name Edelhoff. For the veterans among your Edelhoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Edelhoff lifespan?

Between 1959 and 1987, in the United States, Edelhoff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Edelhoff in 1959 was 45, and 96 in 1987.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Edelhoff

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Edelhoff 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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