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Edholm Family History

Edholm Surname Meaning

Swedish: ornamental name composed of the elements ed ‘passage isthmus’ (probably from a placename) + holm ‘small island’.

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


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Where is the Edholm family from?

You can see how Edholm families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Edholm family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Edholm families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 14 Edholm families living in Nebraska. This was about 35% of all the recorded Edholm's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Edholm families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Edholm 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 Edholm ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Edholm. 33% of Edholm men worked as a Carpenter and 25% of Edholm women worked as a Cook. Some less common occupations for Americans named Edholm were Salesman and Teacher.

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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

  • Carpenter
    33%
  • Farmer
    29%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Salesman
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    25%
  • Stenographer
    25%
  • Waitress
    17%
  • Teacher
    17%

What Edholm family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Edholm. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Edholm 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Edholm. 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 314 military records available for the last name Edholm. For the veterans among your Edholm ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Edholm lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Edholm life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Edholm in 1959 was 55, and 43 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Edholm 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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