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Erdus Family History

Erdus 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: Erdos, Brus, Fergus, Prus, Reus, Rus, Verdun, Perdue, Ermis, Redus

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Where is the Erdus family from?

You can see how Erdus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Erdus family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Erdus families were found in USA in 1920. In 1861 there was 1 Erdus family living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Erdus's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Erdus families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Erdus 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 59 census records available for the last name Erdus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Erdus 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Erdus. 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 4 military records available for the last name Erdus. For the veterans among your Erdus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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