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Erdis Family History

Erdis 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: Ermis, Erdos, Ardis, Reis, Rais, Rodis, Erie, Artis, Preis, Kreis

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Where is the Erdis family from?

You can see how Erdis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Erdis family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Erdis families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there was 1 Erdis family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Erdis's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Erdis families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Erdis 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 263 census records available for the last name Erdis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Erdis 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 145 immigration records available for the last name Erdis. 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 37 military records available for the last name Erdis. For the veterans among your Erdis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Erdis lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1980, in the United States, Erdis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Erdis in 1967 was 78, and 76 in 1980.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Erdis 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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