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Erdody Family History

Erdody 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: Grody, Brody, Erdos, Eddy, Dermody, Briody, Rody, Rhody, Erdley

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Where is the Erdody family from?

You can see how Erdody families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Erdody family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Erdody families living in New York. This was about 32% of all the recorded Erdody's in USA. New York had the highest population of Erdody families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Erdody surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Erdody ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machinist and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Erdody. 34% of Erdody men worked as a Machinist and 100% of Erdody women worked as a Clerk.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Machinist
    34%
  • Draftsman
    17%
  • Farm Labor
    17%
  • Laborer
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Erdody family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 491 census records available for the last name Erdody. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Erdody 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 121 immigration records available for the last name Erdody. 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 102 military records available for the last name Erdody. For the veterans among your Erdody ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Erdody lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Erdody life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Erdody in 1967 was 84, and 76 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Erdody 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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