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Edelmeyer Family History

Edelmeyer 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: Wedemeyer, De Meyer, Engelmeyer, Demeter, Neumeyer, Dallmeyer

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Where is the Edelmeyer family from?

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

There are 92 census records available for the last name Edelmeyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Edelmeyer 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Edelmeyer. 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 16 military records available for the last name Edelmeyer. For the veterans among your Edelmeyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Edelmeyer lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1996, in the United States, Edelmeyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Edelmeyer in 1969 was 77, and 87 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Edelmeyer 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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