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Edl Family History

Edl 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: Edel, Ell, Ede, Eul, Ehl, Bell, Gal, Beal, Real, Sol

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Where is the Edl family from?

You can see how Edl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Edl family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Edl families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 11 Edl families living in Sussex. This was about 23% of all the recorded Edl's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Edl families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Edl 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 Edl ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Baker and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Edl. 50% of Edl men worked as a Baker and 100% of Edl women 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

  • Baker
    50%
  • Bee Battler
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Edl family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 597 census records available for the last name Edl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Edl 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 306 immigration records available for the last name Edl. 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 174 military records available for the last name Edl. For the veterans among your Edl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Edl lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Edl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Edl in 1962 was 65, and 77 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Edl

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Edl 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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