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Erdwin Family History

Erdwin 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, Erwin, Irwin, Brewin, Verdin, Kerwin, Derwin, Rowin, Ludwin

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Where is the Erdwin family from?

You can see how Erdwin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Erdwin family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Erdwin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Erdwin families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Erdwin's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Erdwin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Erdwin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Erdwin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Erdwin. 78% of Erdwin men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    78%
  • Laborer
    23%

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Census Records

There are 371 census records available for the last name Erdwin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Erdwin 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Erdwin. 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 46 military records available for the last name Erdwin. For the veterans among your Erdwin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Erdwin lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2000, in the United States, Erdwin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Erdwin in 1967 was 75, and 72 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Erdwin 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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