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Edstrand Family History

Edstrand 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: Ekstrand, Strand, Ostrand, Eastland, Engstrand, Seastrand, Nostrand

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Where is the Edstrand family from?

You can see how Edstrand families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Edstrand family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Edstrand families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 9 Edstrand families living in Surrey. This was about 75% of all the recorded Edstrand's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Edstrand families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Edstrand 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 Edstrand ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Edstrand. 42% of Edstrand men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Edstrand women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Edstrand were Baker and Grade Teacher.

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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

  • Laborer
    42%
  • Salesman
    25%
  • Owner
    17%
  • Baker
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    50%
  • Grade Teacher
    50%

What Edstrand family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 412 census records available for the last name Edstrand. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Edstrand 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 286 immigration records available for the last name Edstrand. 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 55 military records available for the last name Edstrand. For the veterans among your Edstrand ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Edstrand lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Edstrand life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Edstrand in 1957 was 56, and 55 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Edstrand 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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