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Edlinson Family History

Edlinson 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: Ellenson, Adkinson, Elison, Allinson, Eliason, Linson, Edison

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Where is the Edlinson family from?

You can see how Edlinson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Edlinson family name was found in Scotland in 1901. In 1901 there were 9 Edlinson families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Edlinson's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Edlinson families in 1901.
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Census Records

There are 11 census records available for the last name Edlinson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Edlinson 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Edlinson. 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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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Edlinson. For the veterans among your Edlinson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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