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Eddlemon Family History

Eddlemon Surname Meaning

Variant of Eddleman a surname of German origin.

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


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Where is the Eddlemon family from?

You can see how Eddlemon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eddlemon family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Eddlemon families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 5 Eddlemon families living in Georgia. This was about 56% of all the recorded Eddlemon's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Eddlemon families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eddlemon 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 Eddlemon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Eddlemon. 50% of Eddlemon men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Eddlemon women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Eddlemon were Service Station and Laundress.

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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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Farm Laborer
    8%
  • Service Station
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    43%
  • Waitress
    29%
  • Laundress
    29%

What Eddlemon family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Eddlemon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eddlemon 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Eddlemon. 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 400 military records available for the last name Eddlemon. For the veterans among your Eddlemon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eddlemon lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Eddlemon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Eddlemon in 1960 was 40, and 69 in 2004.

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