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Edelin Family History

Edelin 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: Delin, Edelen, Edlin, Melin, Eden, Edel, Helin, Edwin, Devin, Belin

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Where is the Edelin family from?

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

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Edelin. 24% of Edelin men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Edelin women worked as a Maid.

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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%
  • Teacher
    24%
  • Carpenter
    24%
  • Manager
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Edelin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Edelin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Edelin 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 119 immigration records available for the last name Edelin. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Edelin. For the veterans among your Edelin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Edelin lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2003, in the United States, Edelin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Edelin in 1959 was 55, and 89 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Edelin 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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