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Edsen Family History

Edsen 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: Eden, Eisen, Elsen, Essen, Ebsen, Edson, Olsen, Elson, Ellen, Edel

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Where is the Edsen family from?

You can see how Edsen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Edsen family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Edsen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there were 2 Edsen families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Edsen's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Edsen families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Edsen 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 Edsen ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Edsen. 50% of Edsen women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    50%
  • Confectioner Retired
    50%

What Edsen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 344 census records available for the last name Edsen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Edsen 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 89 immigration records available for the last name Edsen. 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 54 military records available for the last name Edsen. For the veterans among your Edsen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Edsen lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Edsen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Edsen in 1967 was 91, and 85 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Edsen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Edsen 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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