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Edlinger Family History

Edlinger 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: Ellinger, Edinger, Redlinger, Erlinger, Ehlinger, Eslinger, Eddinger

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Where is the Edlinger family from?

You can see how Edlinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Edlinger family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Edlinger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Edlinger families living in Michigan. This was about 60% of all the recorded Edlinger's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Edlinger families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Edlinger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Edlinger ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Truck Driver
    100%
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Census Records

There are 278 census records available for the last name Edlinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Edlinger 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 199 immigration records available for the last name Edlinger. 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 165 military records available for the last name Edlinger. For the veterans among your Edlinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Edlinger lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Edlinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Edlinger in 1966 was 71, and 62 in 2003.

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