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Edleman Family History

Edleman Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German and Jewish (Ashkenazic) Edelmann or Dutch Edelman.

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


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Where is the Edleman family from?

You can see how Edleman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Edleman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Edleman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 2 Edleman families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Edleman's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Edleman families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Edleman 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 Edleman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Edleman. 27% of Edleman men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Edleman women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Edleman were Clerk and Housewife.

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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
    27%
  • Farmer
    27%
  • Carpenter
    8%
  • Clerk
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    20%
  • Saleslady
    14%
  • Housekeeper
    14%
  • Housewife
    14%

What Edleman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Edleman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Edleman 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 169 immigration records available for the last name Edleman. 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 607 military records available for the last name Edleman. For the veterans among your Edleman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Edleman lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Edleman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Edleman in 1965 was 87, and 66 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Edleman 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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