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Edilson Family History

Edilson 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: Edelson, Edison, Dillon, Elson, Emison, Chilson, Adelson, Wilson

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Where is the Edilson family from?

You can see how Edilson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Edilson family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Edilson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Edilson family living in California. This was about 33% of all the recorded Edilson's in USA. California and 2 other states had the highest population of Edilson families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 89 census records available for the last name Edilson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Edilson 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Edilson. 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 6 military records available for the last name Edilson. For the veterans among your Edilson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Edilson lifespan?

Between 1991 and 2004, in the United States, Edilson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Edilson in 1991 was 75, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Edilson 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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