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Edlmann Family History

Edlmann 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: Edelmann, Ehmann, Elman, Heilmann, Ohlmann, Ehrmann, Redmann, Edman

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Where is the Edlmann family from?

You can see how Edlmann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Edlmann family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 10 Edlmann families living in Kent. This was about 83% of all the recorded Edlmann's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Edlmann families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Edlmann 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 Edlmann ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Private Means
    100%

What Edlmann family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 194 census records available for the last name Edlmann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Edlmann 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 281 immigration records available for the last name Edlmann. 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 226 military records available for the last name Edlmann. For the veterans among your Edlmann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Edlmann lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Edlmann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Edlmann in 1969 was 49, and 84 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Edlmann

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Edlmann 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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