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Erdmans Family History

Erdmans 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: Erdmann, Erdman, Herdman, Edman, Emans, Eidman, Ferdman, Romans

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Where is the Erdmans family from?

You can see how Erdmans families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Erdmans family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Erdmans families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Erdmans families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Erdmans's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Erdmans families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Erdmans 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 100 census records available for the last name Erdmans. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Erdmans 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Erdmans. 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 7 military records available for the last name Erdmans. For the veterans among your Erdmans ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Erdmans lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1978, in the United States, Erdmans life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Erdmans in 1962 was 77, and 78 in 1978.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Erdmans 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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