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Edvinson Family History

Edvinson 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: Evanson, Adkinson, Levinson, Edison, Evenson, Edginton, Eavenson

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Where is the Edvinson family from?

You can see how Edvinson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Edvinson family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Edvinson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Edvinson families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Edvinson's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Edvinson families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Edvinson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Edvinson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 73 census records available for the last name Edvinson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Edvinson 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 125 immigration records available for the last name Edvinson. 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 Edvinson. For the veterans among your Edvinson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Edvinson lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1976, in the United States, Edvinson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Edvinson in 1963 was 73, and 58 in 1976.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Edvinson 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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