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Erder Family History

Erder 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: Herder, Erber, Elder, Eder, Werder, Erler, Erker, Ender, Ermer, Eader

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Where is the Erder family from?

You can see how Erder families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Erder family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Erder families were found in USA in 1880. In 1901 there was 1 Erder family living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Erder's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Erder families in 1901.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Erder surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 296 census records available for the last name Erder. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Erder 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 130 immigration records available for the last name Erder. 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 56 military records available for the last name Erder. For the veterans among your Erder ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Erder lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Erder life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Erder in 1965 was 65, and 81 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Erder 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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