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Edsman Family History

Edsman 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: Edman, Essman, Eisman, Osman, Kosman, Rosman, Doman, Elman, Mesman

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Where is the Edsman family from?

You can see how Edsman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Edsman family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Edsman family living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Edsman's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Edsman families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Edsman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 46 census records available for the last name Edsman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Edsman 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Edsman. 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 9 military records available for the last name Edsman. For the veterans among your Edsman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Edsman lifespan?

Between 1990 and 2004, in the United States, Edsman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Edsman in 1990 was 80, and 84 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Edsman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Edsman 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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