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Erdell Family History

Erdell 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: Ardell, Edell, Erdely, Edel, Elwell, Cardell, Dell, Orrell, Truell

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Where is the Erdell family from?

You can see how Erdell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Erdell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Erdell families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Erdell families living in Kent. This was about 33% of all the recorded Erdell's in United Kingdom. Kent and 1 other county had the highest population of Erdell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Erdell 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 Erdell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Erdell. 58% of Erdell men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Erdell women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Erdell were Machinist and Nurse.

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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

  • Farmer
    58%
  • Machinist
    43%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    43%
  • Clerk
    29%
  • Nurse
    29%

What Erdell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 633 census records available for the last name Erdell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Erdell 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 89 immigration records available for the last name Erdell. 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 90 military records available for the last name Erdell. For the veterans among your Erdell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Erdell lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Erdell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Erdell in 1963 was 75, and 77 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Erdell 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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