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Edeman Family History

Edeman 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: Deman, Edman, Edelman, Hedeman, Edleman, Edgeman, Dean, Eden, Neman

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Where is the Edeman family from?

You can see how Edeman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Edeman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Edeman families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 6 Edeman families living in Sussex. This was about 60% of all the recorded Edeman's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Edeman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Edeman 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 Edeman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Edeman. 42% of Edeman men worked as a 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

  • Laborer
    42%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Clerk
    17%
  • Mechanic
    17%

What Edeman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 476 census records available for the last name Edeman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Edeman 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 70 immigration records available for the last name Edeman. 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 45 military records available for the last name Edeman. For the veterans among your Edeman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Edeman lifespan?

Between 1989 and 1999, in the United States, Edeman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Edeman in 1989 was 69, and 54 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Edeman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Edeman 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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