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Edelshain Family History

Edelshain 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: Edelstein, Edelmann, Adelstein, Edelman, Despain, Edelson, Delain

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Where is the Edelshain family from?

You can see how Edelshain families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Edelshain family name was found in Scotland between 1891 and 1901. The most Edelshain families were found in and Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Edelshain families living in Aberdeenshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Edelshain's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Edelshain families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 290 census records available for the last name Edelshain. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Edelshain 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Edelshain. 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 Edelshain. For the veterans among your Edelshain ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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