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Edelma Family History

Edelma 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: Edelman, Edel, Delmar, Edelmann, Ledesma, Eidelman, Adelman, Delmas

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Where is the Edelma family from?

You can see how Edelma families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Edelma family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Edelma families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Edelma family living in Dakota Territory. This was 100% of all the recorded Edelma's in USA. Dakota Territory had the highest population of Edelma families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 21 census records available for the last name Edelma. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Edelma 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Edelma. 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 military records available for the last name Edelma. For the veterans among your Edelma ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Edelma lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2000, in the United States, Edelma life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Edelma in 1975 was 71, and 91 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Edelma 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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