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Edman Name Meaning

English: from the Old English personal name Eadmann (unattested), meaning ‘prosperity man’. Compare Edmond. Scandinavian: Swedish: ornamental name composed of the elements ed ‘isthmus’ + man ‘man’.

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


Similar surnames: Elman, Eyman, Ekman, Hedman, Ledman, Wyman, Kelman, Byman, Wedman

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Edman Family Origin

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Edman Family Occupations

What did your Edman ancestors do for a living?

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  • Farmer

    45%

  • Laborer

    7%

  • Farm Labor

    5%

  • Farm Laborer

    5%

In 1880, Farmer, Laborer and Farm Labor were the top 3 reported jobs worked by Edman. The most common Edman occupation in the USA was Farmer. 45% of Edman's were Farmers. A less common occupation for the Edman family was Farm Laborer.

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Edman Historical Records

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Edman Life Expectancy

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United States

Between 1955 and 2004, Edman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Edman in 1955 was 27, and 78 in 2004.

Source: Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Edman

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