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Erdwein Family History

Erdwein 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: Edwin, Esswein, Erwin, Ortwein, Ellwein, Eden, Wein, Arden, Rhein

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Where is the Erdwein family from?

You can see how Erdwein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Erdwein family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Erdwein families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Erdwein families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Erdwein's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Erdwein families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Erdwein 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 172 census records available for the last name Erdwein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Erdwein 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Erdwein. 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 36 military records available for the last name Erdwein. For the veterans among your Erdwein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Erdwein lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Erdwein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Erdwein in 1963 was 64, and 92 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Erdwein 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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