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Edlen Family History

Edlen 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: Eden, Ellen, Ehlen, Edler, Eblen, Medlen, Edelen, Edlin, Allen, Nolen

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Where is the Edlen family from?

You can see how Edlen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Edlen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Edlen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Edlen families living in Gloucestershire. This was about 31% of all the recorded Edlen's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Edlen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Edlen 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 Edlen ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Housewife was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Edlen. 100% of Edlen women worked as a Housewife.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Housewife
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Edlen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Edlen 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 213 immigration records available for the last name Edlen. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Edlen. For the veterans among your Edlen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Edlen lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Edlen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Edlen in 1961 was 44, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Edlen 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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