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Edlefsen Family History

Edlefsen 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: Ellefsen, Tellefsen, Detlefsen, Ellefson, Elsen, Ellenson, Tollefsen

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Where is the Edlefsen family from?

You can see how Edlefsen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Edlefsen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Edlefsen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Edlefsen families living in Missouri. This was about 43% of all the recorded Edlefsen's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Edlefsen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Edlefsen 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 Edlefsen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Edlefsen. 34% of Edlefsen men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Edlefsen women worked as a Housewife.

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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

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Salesman
    34%
  • Baker
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Edlefsen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 597 census records available for the last name Edlefsen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Edlefsen 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 161 immigration records available for the last name Edlefsen. 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 153 military records available for the last name Edlefsen. For the veterans among your Edlefsen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Edlefsen lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Edlefsen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Edlefsen in 1964 was 71, and 86 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Edlefsen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Edlefsen 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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