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Edenson Family History

Edenson 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, Evenson, Denson, Benson, Denton, Enderson, Stenson, Evanson

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Where is the Edenson family from?

You can see how Edenson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Edenson family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Edenson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Edenson families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Edenson's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Edenson families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Edenson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Edenson ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 367 census records available for the last name Edenson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Edenson 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 102 immigration records available for the last name Edenson. 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 38 military records available for the last name Edenson. For the veterans among your Edenson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Edenson lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Edenson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Edenson in 1971 was 80, and 90 in 2004.

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