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Edesen Family History

Edesen 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: Edelen, Eden, Eisen, Elsen, Wiesen, Niesen, Deren, Degen, Evensen

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Where is the Edesen family from?

You can see how Edesen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Edesen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Edesen family living in Alaska. This was about 50% of all the recorded Edesen's in USA. Alaska and 1 other state had the highest population of Edesen families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 19 census records available for the last name Edesen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Edesen 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Edesen. 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 5 military records available for the last name Edesen. For the veterans among your Edesen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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