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Edelstone Family History

Edelstone 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: Eyestone, Edelson, Egelston, Elston, Whetstone, Gelston, Freestone

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Where is the Edelstone family from?

You can see how Edelstone families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Edelstone family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Edelstone families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Edelstone families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Edelstone's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Edelstone families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Edelstone 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 Edelstone ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Edelstone. 100% of Edelstone 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
    100%

What Edelstone family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 340 census records available for the last name Edelstone. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Edelstone 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 155 immigration records available for the last name Edelstone. 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 27 military records available for the last name Edelstone. For the veterans among your Edelstone ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Edelstone lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2001, in the United States, Edelstone life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Edelstone in 1968 was 72, and 80 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Edelstone 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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