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Edelheit Family History

Edelheit Name 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: Freiheit, Dechert, Edelberg, Edelstein, Edelen, Dellert, Everett

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Where is the Edelheit family from?

You can see how Edelheit families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Edelheit family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Edelheit families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Edelheit families living in New York. This was about 30% of all the recorded Edelheit's in USA. New York had the highest population of Edelheit families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Edelheit 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 Edelheit ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Tailor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Edelheit. 50% of Edelheit men worked as a Tailor. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Tailor
    50%
  • Counter Clerk
    50%
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What Edelheit family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 274 census records available for the last name Edelheit. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Edelheit 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 219 immigration records available for the last name Edelheit. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 94 military records available for the last name Edelheit. For the veterans among your Edelheit ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Edelheit lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Edelheit life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Edelheit in 1965 was 75, and 83 in 2004.

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