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Erdelyan Family History

Erdelyan 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: Eidelman, Edelman, Erdelyi, Ardelean, Erdely, Edelmann, Evelyn

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Where is the Erdelyan family from?

You can see how Erdelyan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Erdelyan family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Erdelyan family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Erdelyan's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Erdelyan families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 85 census records available for the last name Erdelyan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Erdelyan 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 129 immigration records available for the last name Erdelyan. 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 28 military records available for the last name Erdelyan. For the veterans among your Erdelyan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Erdelyan lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Erdelyan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Erdelyan in 1957 was 24, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Erdelyan 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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