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Edseth Family History

Edseth 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: Helseth, Seth, Nesseth, Roseth, Huseth, Ereth, Edgett, Edsell

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Where is the Edseth family from?

You can see how Edseth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Edseth family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Edseth families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Edseth families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Edseth's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Edseth families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Edseth 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 Edseth ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Hand and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Edseth. 100% of Edseth men worked as a Farm Hand and 100% of Edseth women worked as a Maid.

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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

  • Farm Hand
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Edseth family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 163 census records available for the last name Edseth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Edseth 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Edseth. 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 14 military records available for the last name Edseth. For the veterans among your Edseth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Edseth lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Edseth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Edseth in 1964 was 88, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Edseth

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Edseth 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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