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Edelsberg Family History

Edelsberg 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: Edelberg, Adelberg, Helberg, Selberg, Melberg, Kreisberg, Hellberg

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Where is the Edelsberg family from?

You can see how Edelsberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Edelsberg family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Edelsberg family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Edelsberg's in USA. New York had the highest population of Edelsberg families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Edelsberg 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 Edelsberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Operator and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Edelsberg. 100% of Edelsberg men worked as an Operator and 100% of Edelsberg women worked as a Secretary.

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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

  • Operator
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    100%

What Edelsberg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 82 census records available for the last name Edelsberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Edelsberg 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 90 immigration records available for the last name Edelsberg. 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 Edelsberg. For the veterans among your Edelsberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Edelsberg lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2004, in the United States, Edelsberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Edelsberg in 1974 was 31, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Edelsberg

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Edelsberg 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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