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Edenhofer Family History

Edenhofer 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: Kelnhofer, Meyerhofer, Freihofer, Denoyer, Steinhofer, Icenhower

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Where is the Edenhofer family from?

You can see how Edenhofer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Edenhofer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Edenhofer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Edenhofer families living in New York. This was about 44% of all the recorded Edenhofer's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Edenhofer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Edenhofer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Edenhofer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Upholsterer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Edenhofer. 100% of Edenhofer men worked as an Upholsterer. .

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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

  • Upholsterer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 259 census records available for the last name Edenhofer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Edenhofer 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 157 immigration records available for the last name Edenhofer. 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 913 military records available for the last name Edenhofer. For the veterans among your Edenhofer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Edenhofer lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Edenhofer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Edenhofer in 1963 was 66, and 86 in 2003.

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