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Erdmann Family History

Erdmann Surname Meaning

German: probably from the personal name Ertmar or Ertman from ancient Germanic ert- erde ‘earth’ + māri mēri ‘famous’ or man ‘man’.

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


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Where is the Erdmann family from?

You can see how Erdmann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Erdmann family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Erdmann families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 13 Erdmann families living in London. This was about 93% of all the recorded Erdmann's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Erdmann families in 1891.
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What did your Erdmann ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Erdmann. 23% of Erdmann men worked as a Farmer and 12% of Erdmann women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Erdmann were Salesman and Clerk.

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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

  • Farmer
    23%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • Carpenter
    5%
  • Salesman
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    12%
  • Bookkeeper
    9%
  • Maid
    8%
  • Clerk
    7%

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Census Records

There are 14,000 census records available for the last name Erdmann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Erdmann 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 6,000 immigration records available for the last name Erdmann. 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 10,000 military records available for the last name Erdmann. For the veterans among your Erdmann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Erdmann lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Erdmann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Erdmann in 1941 was 40, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Erdmann 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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