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Erdland Family History

Erdland 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: Erland, Ersland, Erbland, Ryland, Berland, Ireland, Eland, Ferland

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Where is the Erdland family from?

You can see how Erdland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Erdland family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Erdland family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Erdland's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Erdland families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Erdland 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 16 census records available for the last name Erdland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Erdland 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Erdland. 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 7 military records available for the last name Erdland. For the veterans among your Erdland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Erdland lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Erdland 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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