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Edem Family History

Edem 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: Eden, Edel, Eder, Eidem, Edes, Ede, Odem, Adam, Reder, Deo

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Where is the Edem family from?

You can see how Edem families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Edem family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Edem families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Edem family living in Hampshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Edem's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Edem families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Edem 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 Edem ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Edem. 100% of Edem men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Edem family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 522 census records available for the last name Edem. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Edem 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Edem. 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 48 military records available for the last name Edem. For the veterans among your Edem ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Edem lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Edem life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Edem in 1968 was 77, and 51 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Edem 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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