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Erdeman Family History

Erdeman 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: Gerdeman, Erdman, Trueman, Herdman, Wurdeman, Deman, Rodeman, Freeman

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Where is the Erdeman family from?

You can see how Erdeman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Erdeman family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Erdeman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Erdeman families living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Erdeman's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Erdeman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Erdeman 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 Erdeman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machine Operator was the top reported job for people in the USA named Erdeman. 100% of Erdeman men worked as a Machine Operator.

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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

  • Machine Operator
    100%

What Erdeman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 59 census records available for the last name Erdeman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Erdeman 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Erdeman. 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 5 military records available for the last name Erdeman. For the veterans among your Erdeman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Erdeman lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2004, in the United States, Erdeman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Erdeman in 1978 was 69, and 92 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Erdeman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Erdeman 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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