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Edling Family History

Edling Name Meaning

German: status name derived from Middle High German edel ‘noble’ (see Edelman ). Swedish: ornamental name from an altered form of ädling ‘nobleman’ or an ornamental or habitational name formed with the (placename) element ed ‘passage isthmus’ + the suffix -ling ‘belonging to’. English (Leicestershire): variant of Edlin . This surname is very rare in Britain.

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


Similar surnames: Emling, Etling, Exline, Redling, Erling, Helling, Eding, Riling

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Where is the Edling family from?

You can see how Edling families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Edling family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Edling families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 8 Edling families living in Manitoba. This was about 89% of all the recorded Edling's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Edling families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Edling surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Edling ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Edling. 25% of Edling men worked as a Farmer and 14% of Edling women worked as a Cook. Some less common occupations for Americans named Edling were Owner and Bookkeeper. .

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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
    25%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Clerk
    16%
  • Owner
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    14%
  • Secretary
    14%
  • Stenographer
    10%
  • Bookkeeper
    10%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Edling. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Edling 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Edling. 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 366 military records available for the last name Edling. For the veterans among your Edling ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Edling lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Edling life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Edling in 1960 was 52, and 73 in 2004.

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