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Eddleman Family History

Eddleman Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Edelmann.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Eddleman family from?

You can see how Eddleman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eddleman family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Eddleman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Eddleman families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Eddleman's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Eddleman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eddleman 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 Eddleman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Eddleman. 30% of Eddleman men worked as a Farmer and 27% of Eddleman women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Eddleman were Truck Driver and Laborer.

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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

  • Farmer
    30%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Truck Driver
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    27%
  • Teacher
    8%
  • Stenographer
    6%
  • Laborer
    6%

What Eddleman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Eddleman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eddleman 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 310 immigration records available for the last name Eddleman. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Eddleman. For the veterans among your Eddleman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eddleman lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Eddleman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Eddleman in 1944 was 40, and 69 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Eddleman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eddleman 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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