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Edelmaier Family History

Edelmaier 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: Delmar, Edelmann, Stegmaier, Delozier, Delair, Edelman, Wiedmaier

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Where is the Edelmaier family from?

You can see how Edelmaier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Edelmaier family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Edelmaier families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Edelmaier families living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Edelmaier's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Edelmaier families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Edelmaier 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 Edelmaier ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Cement Finisher and School Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Edelmaier. 100% of Edelmaier men worked as a Cement Finisher and 100% of Edelmaier women worked as a School Teacher.

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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

  • Cement Finisher
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • School Teacher
    100%

What Edelmaier family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 249 census records available for the last name Edelmaier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Edelmaier 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Edelmaier. 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 81 military records available for the last name Edelmaier. For the veterans among your Edelmaier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Edelmaier lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Edelmaier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Edelmaier in 1967 was 70, and 73 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Edelmaier 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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