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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

Where is the Edman family from?

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    1920
    You can see how Edman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Edman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Edman families were found in the USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 5 Edman families living in Ohio. This was about 71% of all the recorded Edman's in the USA. Ohio had the highest population of Edman families in 1840.
    Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Edman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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    Edman Family Occupations

    What did your Edman ancestors do for a living?

    In 1880, 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. Farmer, Laborer and Farm Labor were the top 3 reported jobs worked by Edman.

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    • Farmer

      45%

    • Laborer

      7%

    • Farm Labor

      5%

    • Farm Laborer

      5%

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

    Edman Historical Records

    What Edman family records will you find?

    Census Record

    There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Edman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Edman 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 Edman. 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 Edman. For the veterans among your Edman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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    Edman Life Expectancy

    What is the average Edman lifespan?

    Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, 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.

    View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Edman

    An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Edman 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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