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Edstam Family History

Edstam 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: Eastham, Elstad, Erstad, Enstad, Stam, Esham, Edstrom, Estay, Easton

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Where is the Edstam family from?

You can see how Edstam families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Edstam family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Edstam family living in Connecticut. This was about 33% of all the recorded Edstam's in USA. Connecticut and 2 other states had the highest population of Edstam families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Edstam 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 36 census records available for the last name Edstam. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Edstam 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 134 immigration records available for the last name Edstam. 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 8 military records available for the last name Edstam. For the veterans among your Edstam ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Edstam lifespan?

Between 1989 and 2000, in the United States, Edstam life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Edstam in 1989 was 86, and 90 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Edstam

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Edstam 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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