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Edelsten Family History

Edelsten Surname Meaning

see Eddleston.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Edelsten family from?

You can see how Edelsten families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Edelsten family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Edelsten families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 17 Edelsten families living in Lancashire. This was about 65% of all the recorded Edelsten's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Edelsten families in 1891.
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What did your Edelsten ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Medical Practitioner and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Edelsten. 100% of Edelsten men worked as a Medical Practitioner and 100% of Edelsten women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Medical Practitioner
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Edelsten family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Edelsten. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Edelsten 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 302 immigration records available for the last name Edelsten. 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 225 military records available for the last name Edelsten. For the veterans among your Edelsten ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Edelsten lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1974, in the United States, Edelsten life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Edelsten in 1969 was 69, and 80 in 1974.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Edelsten 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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