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Erdall Family History

Erdall Surname 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: Erdahl, Kendall, Krall, Beardall, Dall, Ryall, Prall, Edsall, Urdahl

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Where is the Erdall family from?

You can see how Erdall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Erdall family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Erdall families were found in USA in 1880. In 1861 there was 1 Erdall family living in Inverness-shire. This was 100% of all the recorded Erdall's in Scotland. Inverness-shire had the highest population of Erdall families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Erdall surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 120 census records available for the last name Erdall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Erdall 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 58 immigration records available for the last name Erdall. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 13 military records available for the last name Erdall. For the veterans among your Erdall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Erdall lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Erdall life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Erdall in 1965 was 74, and 60 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Erdall 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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