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Erdal Family History

Erdal 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, Kral, Real, Edel, Cerda, Ermel, Andal, Dal, Urdahl, Erdos

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Where is the Erdal family from?

You can see how Erdal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Erdal family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Erdal families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there was 1 Erdal family living in Fife. This was 100% of all the recorded Erdal's in Scotland. Fife had the highest population of Erdal families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Erdal 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 Erdal ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Erdal. 25% of Erdal men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    25%
  • Bookkeeper
    25%
  • Proprietor
    25%
  • Farmer
    25%

What Erdal family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 597 census records available for the last name Erdal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Erdal 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 455 immigration records available for the last name Erdal. 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 88 military records available for the last name Erdal. For the veterans among your Erdal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Erdal lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Erdal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Erdal in 1964 was 83, and 66 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Erdal

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Erdal 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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