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Edsberg Family History

Edsberg 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: Edberg, Risberg, Osberg, Enberg, Isberg, Vosberg, Weisberg, Rosberg

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Where is the Edsberg family from?

You can see how Edsberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Edsberg family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Edsberg families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 7 Edsberg families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Edsberg's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Edsberg families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Edsberg 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 Edsberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Edsberg. 50% of Edsberg men worked as a Clerk.

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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

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

What Edsberg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 242 census records available for the last name Edsberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Edsberg 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 180 immigration records available for the last name Edsberg. 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 136 military records available for the last name Edsberg. For the veterans among your Edsberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Edsberg lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Edsberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Edsberg in 1964 was 76, and 71 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Edsberg

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Edsberg 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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