Edinger Family History

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Edinger Name Meaning

German: habitational name from any of several places called Edingen, including one northwest of Heidelberg.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Medinger, Hedinger, Ebinger, Bedinger, Eminger, Ehinger, Reidinger

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Edinger Family Origin

Where is the Edinger family from?

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    You can see how Edinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Edinger family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Edinger families were found in the USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 12 Edinger families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 52% of all the recorded Edinger's in the USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Edinger families in 1840.
    Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Edinger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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    Edinger Family Occupations

    What did your Edinger ancestors do for a living?

    In 1880, the most common Edinger occupation in the USA was Farmer. 23% of Edinger's were Farmers. A less common occupation for the Edinger family was Farm Laborer. Farmer, Laborer and Stone Mason were the top 3 reported jobs worked by Edinger.

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    • Farmer

      23%

    • Laborer

      9%

    • Stone Mason

      8%

    • Farm Laborer

      5%

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

    Edinger Historical Records

    What Edinger family records will you find?

    Census Record

    There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Edinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Edinger census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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    Passenger List

    There are 642 immigration records available for the last name Edinger. 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 Card

    There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Edinger. For the veterans among your Edinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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    Edinger Life Expectancy

    What is the average Edinger lifespan?

    Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Edinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Edinger in 1948 was 43, and 74 in 2004.

    View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Edinger

    An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Edinger ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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