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Edle Family History

Edle 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: Idle, Edge, Ehle, Erle, Ede, Edde, Egle, Edie, Eble, Erdle

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Where is the Edle family from?

You can see how Edle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Edle family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Edle families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Edle families living in London. This was about 80% of all the recorded Edle's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Edle families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Edle 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 Edle ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Edle. 100% of Edle women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Edle family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 689 census records available for the last name Edle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Edle 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 60 immigration records available for the last name Edle. 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 44 military records available for the last name Edle. For the veterans among your Edle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Edle lifespan?

Between 1993 and 2000, in the United States, Edle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Edle in 1993 was 82, and 98 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Edle

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Edle 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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