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Erdley Family History

Erdley Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Hungarian Erdelyi. English: variant of Eardley.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Erdley family from?

You can see how Erdley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Erdley family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Erdley families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Erdley families living in Essex. This was about 31% of all the recorded Erdley's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Erdley families in 1891.
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What did your Erdley ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Erdley. 100% of Erdley women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Erdley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Erdley 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 123 immigration records available for the last name Erdley. 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 342 military records available for the last name Erdley. For the veterans among your Erdley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Erdley lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Erdley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Erdley in 1963 was 81, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Erdley 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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