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Edlind Family History

Edlind 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: Edling, Edlund, Edlin, Lind, Edmond, Edwin, Exline, Eland, Etling

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Where is the Edlind family from?

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

What did your Edlind ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Edlind ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

What Edlind family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 72 census records available for the last name Edlind. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Edlind 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 72 immigration records available for the last name Edlind. 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 10 military records available for the last name Edlind. For the veterans among your Edlind ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Edlind lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Edlind life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Edlind in 1966 was 63, and 82 in 2002.

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