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Edmelt Family History

Edmelt 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: Edel, Emmett, Ermel, Emmert, Emel, Edgett, Edgell, Emmel, Edsell

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Where is the Edmelt family from?

You can see how Edmelt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Edmelt family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Edmelt families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Edmelt's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Edmelt families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Edmelt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 3 census records available for the last name Edmelt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Edmelt 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Edmelt. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Edmelt. For the veterans among your Edmelt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Edmelt lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Edmelt 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Edmelt

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