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Edenhart Family History

Edenhart 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: Denhart, De Hart, Dienhart, Lenhart, Earnhart, Isenhart, Benhart

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Where is the Edenhart family from?

You can see how Edenhart families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Edenhart family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Edenhart families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Edenhart families living in West Virginia. This was about 82% of all the recorded Edenhart's in USA. West Virginia had the highest population of Edenhart families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Edenhart 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 106 census records available for the last name Edenhart. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Edenhart 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 Edenhart. 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 79 military records available for the last name Edenhart. For the veterans among your Edenhart ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Edenhart lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2001, in the United States, Edenhart life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Edenhart in 1962 was 80, and 80 in 2001.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Edenhart 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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