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Erdey Family History

Erdey 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: Erdley, Erney, Erdely, Rey, Eden, Cerney, Berley, Herder, Arney, Edel

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Where is the Erdey family from?

You can see how Erdey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Erdey family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Erdey families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Erdey families living in Middlesex. This was about 67% of all the recorded Erdey's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Erdey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Erdey 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 Erdey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Erdey. 24% of Erdey men 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

  • Farm Laborer
    24%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Machinist
    24%
  • Salesman
    16%

What Erdey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 429 census records available for the last name Erdey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Erdey 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 77 immigration records available for the last name Erdey. 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 95 military records available for the last name Erdey. For the veterans among your Erdey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Erdey lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Erdey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Erdey in 1959 was 50, and 84 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Erdey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Erdey 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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