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Edelston Family History

Edelston Surname Meaning

see Eddleston.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Edelston family from?

You can see how Edelston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Edelston family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Edelston families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 67 Edelston families living in Lancashire. This was about 92% of all the recorded Edelston's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Edelston families in 1891.
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What did your Edelston ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Edelston. 89% of Edelston women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    89%
  • Housewife
    12%

What Edelston family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Edelston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Edelston 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 249 immigration records available for the last name Edelston. 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 154 military records available for the last name Edelston. For the veterans among your Edelston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Edelston lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Edelston life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Edelston in 1947 was 48, and 55 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Edelston 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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