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Edsell Name Meaning

English (Surrey): variant of Edsall .

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


Similar surnames: Bedell, Hessell, Idell, Euell, Udell, Sell, Kessell, Persell, Adwell

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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 1911 there were 17 Edsell families living in Ontario. This was about 94% of all the recorded Edsell's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Edsell families in 1911.
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What did your Edsell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Shoe Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Edsell. 43% of Edsell men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Edsell women worked as a Shoe Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Edsell were New Worker and Housework. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    43%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • Salesman
    13%
  • New Worker
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Shoe Worker
    50%
  • Housework
    50%
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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 Canada, 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.

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