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Erdelt Family History

Erdelt 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: Erdely, Ernest, Edel, Ermel, Ertel, Erdelyi, Ardell, Errett, Erdle

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Where is the Erdelt family from?

You can see how Erdelt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Erdelt family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Erdelt families living in Michigan. This was about 33% of all the recorded Erdelt's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Erdelt families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Erdelt 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 Erdelt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Farm Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Erdelt. 75% of Erdelt men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Erdelt women worked as a Farm Laborer.

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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
    75%
  • Rancher
    13%
  • Carpenter
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Laborer
    100%

What Erdelt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 252 census records available for the last name Erdelt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Erdelt 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Erdelt. 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 Erdelt. For the veterans among your Erdelt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Erdelt lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Erdelt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Erdelt in 1966 was 80, and 87 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Erdelt

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Erdelt 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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