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Edlavitch Family History

Edlavitch 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: Slavich, Levitch, Daitch, Lasich, Redlich, Savich, Latch, Milovich

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Where is the Edlavitch family from?

You can see how Edlavitch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Edlavitch family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Edlavitch families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Edlavitch families living in Maryland. This was about 70% of all the recorded Edlavitch's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Edlavitch families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Edlavitch 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 Edlavitch ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Edlavitch. 25% of Edlavitch men worked as a Salesman and 34% of Edlavitch women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Edlavitch were Owner and Salesgirl.

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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

  • Salesman
    25%
  • Manufactor
    25%
  • Executive
    25%
  • Owner
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    34%
  • Saleslady
    34%
  • Salesgirl
    34%

What Edlavitch family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 204 census records available for the last name Edlavitch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Edlavitch 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Edlavitch. 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 47 military records available for the last name Edlavitch. For the veterans among your Edlavitch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Edlavitch lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Edlavitch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Edlavitch in 1965 was 66, and 87 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Edlavitch 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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