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Edsell Family History

Edsell Surname Meaning

English (Surrey): variant of Edsall.

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


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Where is the Edsell family from?

You can see how Edsell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Edsell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Edsell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 30 Edsell families living in London. This was about 57% of all the recorded Edsell's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Edsell families in 1891.
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What did your Edsell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Edsell. 100% of Edsell women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Edsell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Edsell 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 218 immigration records available for the last name Edsell. 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 691 military records available for the last name Edsell. For the veterans among your Edsell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Edsell lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Edsell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Edsell in 1958 was 49, and 69 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Edsell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Edsell 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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