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Edlich Family History

Edlich 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: Redlich, Elich, Endlich, Erlich, Polich, Milich, Ellick, Kalich

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Where is the Edlich family from?

You can see how Edlich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Edlich family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Edlich families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Edlich families living in Kentucky. This was 100% of all the recorded Edlich's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Edlich families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Edlich surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Edlich ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Home was the top reported job for people in the USA named Edlich. 100% of Edlich women worked as a Home. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Home
    100%
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Census Records

There are 611 census records available for the last name Edlich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Edlich 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 124 immigration records available for the last name Edlich. 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 173 military records available for the last name Edlich. For the veterans among your Edlich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Edlich lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Edlich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Edlich in 1965 was 76, and 57 in 2001.

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