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Edlin Name Meaning

English: from the Middle English female personal name Edeline an English form of Old French Adeline a pet form of ancient Germanic names in Adal- (‘noble’) such as Adalheidis (the source of Alice; see Allis ). Edeline shows the influence of Old English names in Æthel- (‘noble’) which became Adel- Edel- in Middle English.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Eglin, Edwin, Edin, Medlin, Ellin, Edling, Ellen, Jolin, Edman, Elkin

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Where is the Edlin family from?

You can see how Edlin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Edlin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Edlin families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1840 there were 11 Edlin families living in Kentucky. This was about 65% of all the recorded Edlin's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Edlin families in 1840.
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What did your Edlin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Edlin. 30% of Edlin men worked as a Farmer and 11% of Edlin women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Edlin were Farm Laborer and Stenographer. .

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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
    30%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Truck Driver
    5%
  • Farm Laborer
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    11%
  • Bookkeeper
    11%
  • Laborer
    11%
  • Stenographer
    11%
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Census Records

There are 12,000 census records available for the last name Edlin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Edlin 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Edlin. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Edlin. For the veterans among your Edlin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Edlin lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Edlin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Edlin in 1955 was 24, and 80 in 2004.

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