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Edleson Family History

Edleson 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: Elson, Edgemon, Ellenson, Asleson, Eagleson, Elison, Elletson, Oleson

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Where is the Edleson family from?

You can see how Edleson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Edleson family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Edleson families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 11 Edleson families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Edleson's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Edleson families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Edleson 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 Edleson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Edleson. 100% of Edleson men worked as a Salesman.

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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
    100%

What Edleson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 189 census records available for the last name Edleson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Edleson 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Edleson. 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 43 military records available for the last name Edleson. For the veterans among your Edleson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Edleson lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Edleson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Edleson in 1962 was 71, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Edleson 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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