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Edelmuth Family History

Edelmuth 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: Demuth, Helmuth, Edelmann, Niemuth, Wermuth, Freimuth, Edelman

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Where is the Edelmuth family from?

You can see how Edelmuth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Edelmuth family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Edelmuth families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 9 Edelmuth families living in New York. This was about 82% of all the recorded Edelmuth's in USA. New York had the highest population of Edelmuth families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Edelmuth 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 Edelmuth ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Edelmuth. 100% of Edelmuth men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Edelmuth women worked as a 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

  • Salesman
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Edelmuth family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 316 census records available for the last name Edelmuth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Edelmuth 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 289 immigration records available for the last name Edelmuth. 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 54 military records available for the last name Edelmuth. For the veterans among your Edelmuth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Edelmuth lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1997, in the United States, Edelmuth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Edelmuth in 1964 was 90, and 88 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Edelmuth

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Edelmuth 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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