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Erridge Family History

Erridge Surname Meaning

from Eridge Green in Frant (Sussex).

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Erridge family from?

You can see how Erridge families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Erridge family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Erridge families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 14 Erridge families living in Kent. This was about 33% of all the recorded Erridge's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Erridge families in 1891.
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What did your Erridge ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Fisherman and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Erridge. 50% of Erridge men worked as a Fisherman and 76% of Erridge women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Erridge were Postman and Incapacitated.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Fisherman
    50%
  • Bricklayer
    25%
  • Postman
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    76%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    7%
  • Housewife
    6%
  • Incapacitated
    4%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Erridge. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Erridge 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 439 immigration records available for the last name Erridge. 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 452 military records available for the last name Erridge. For the veterans among your Erridge ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Erridge lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Erridge life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Erridge in 1971 was 71, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Erridge 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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