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Erdlen Family History

Erdlen 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, Erdle, Eden, Ellen, Arden, Arlen, Elden, Ergle, Eardley

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Where is the Erdlen family from?

You can see how Erdlen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Erdlen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Erdlen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 16 Erdlen families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 94% of all the recorded Erdlen's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Erdlen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Erdlen 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 283 census records available for the last name Erdlen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Erdlen 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Erdlen. 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 147 military records available for the last name Erdlen. For the veterans among your Erdlen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Erdlen lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Erdlen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Erdlen in 1965 was 65, and 90 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Erdlen 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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