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Edelie Family History

Edelie 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: Edel, Emslie, Fedele, Helie, Delle, Delee, Delise, Deliz, Edie

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Where is the Edelie family from?

You can see how Edelie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Edelie family name was found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there was 1 Edelie family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Edelie's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Edelie families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 8 census records available for the last name Edelie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Edelie 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Edelie. 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 3 military records available for the last name Edelie. For the veterans among your Edelie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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