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Idelson Family History

Idelson 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: Adelson, Edelson, Delson, Elson, Nelson, Melson, Kelson, Iverson

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Where is the Idelson family from?

You can see how Idelson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Idelson family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Idelson families living in Georgia. This was about 33% of all the recorded Idelson's in USA. Georgia and 1 other state had the highest population of Idelson families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Idelson 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 Idelson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Idelson. 50% of Idelson men worked as a Proprietor and 60% of Idelson women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Idelson were Manager and Stenographer.

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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

  • Proprietor
    50%
  • Manager
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    60%
  • Stenographer
    40%

What Idelson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 357 census records available for the last name Idelson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Idelson 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 232 immigration records available for the last name Idelson. 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 63 military records available for the last name Idelson. For the veterans among your Idelson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Idelson lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Idelson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Idelson in 1967 was 67, and 77 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Idelson

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Idelson 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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