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Edelstine Family History

Edelstine 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: Derstine, Edelstein, Adelstein, Delaine, Eyestone, Celestine

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Where is the Edelstine family from?

You can see how Edelstine families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Edelstine family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Edelstine families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Edelstine family living in Iowa Territory. This was 100% of all the recorded Edelstine's in USA. Iowa Territory had the highest population of Edelstine families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Edelstine surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 154 census records available for the last name Edelstine. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Edelstine 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Edelstine. 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 10 military records available for the last name Edelstine. For the veterans among your Edelstine ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Edelstine lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Edelstine 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Edelstine

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