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Edersheim Family History

Edersheim 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: Petersheim, Dershem, Wertheim, Borsheim, Nesheim, Bernheim, Draheim

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Where is the Edersheim family from?

You can see how Edersheim families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Edersheim family name was found in the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1891. The most Edersheim families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Edersheim families living in Gloucestershire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Edersheim's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Edersheim families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Edersheim 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 Edersheim ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Clerk
    100%

What Edersheim family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 57 census records available for the last name Edersheim. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Edersheim 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 141 immigration records available for the last name Edersheim. 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 7 military records available for the last name Edersheim. For the veterans among your Edersheim ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Edersheim lifespan?

Between 1985 and 2004, in the United States, Edersheim life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Edersheim in 1985 was 75, and 87 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Edersheim

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Edersheim 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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