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Edenberg Family History

Edenberg 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: Edelberg, Ellenberg, Levenberg, Adelberg, Enberg, Bredenberg

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Where is the Edenberg family from?

You can see how Edenberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Edenberg family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Edenberg families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 8 Edenberg families living in New York. This was about 73% of all the recorded Edenberg's in USA. New York had the highest population of Edenberg families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Edenberg surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Edenberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Edenberg. 30% of Edenberg men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Edenberg women worked as a Bookkeeper.

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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

  • Salesman
    30%
  • Assembler
    30%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Painter
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    100%

What Edenberg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 389 census records available for the last name Edenberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Edenberg 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 103 immigration records available for the last name Edenberg. 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 41 military records available for the last name Edenberg. For the veterans among your Edenberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Edenberg lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2002, in the United States, Edenberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Edenberg in 1943 was 64, and 78 in 2002.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Edenberg 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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