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Edelsohn Family History

Edelsohn 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: Edelson, Adelson, Mendelsohn, Delson, Elson, Nelson, Enderson, Melson

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Where is the Edelsohn family from?

You can see how Edelsohn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Edelsohn family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Edelsohn family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Edelsohn's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Edelsohn families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Edelsohn surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Edelsohn ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Edelsohn. 100% of Edelsohn men worked as a Salesman. .

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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

  • Salesman
    100%
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Census Records

There are 158 census records available for the last name Edelsohn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Edelsohn 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 213 immigration records available for the last name Edelsohn. 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 51 military records available for the last name Edelsohn. For the veterans among your Edelsohn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Edelsohn lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Edelsohn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Edelsohn in 1965 was 71, and 83 in 2001.

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