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Edlun Family History

Edlun 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: Edlund, Edlin, Eden, Ellen, Edwin, Medlin, Edman, Edling, Ellin

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Where is the Edlun family from?

You can see how Edlun families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Edlun family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Edlun families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Edlun family living in Kansas. This was 100% of all the recorded Edlun's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Edlun families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 85 census records available for the last name Edlun. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Edlun 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Edlun. 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 18 military records available for the last name Edlun. For the veterans among your Edlun ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Edlun lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2001, in the United States, Edlun life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Edlun in 1969 was 85, and 89 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Edlun 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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