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Ederer Name Meaning

South German: variant of Eder .

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


Similar surnames: Egerer, Lederer, Heberer, Roederer, Egeler, Neiderer, Bierer, Dermer

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Where is the Ederer family from?

You can see how Ederer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ederer family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Ederer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Ederer families living in Alberta. This was about 50% of all the recorded Ederer's in Canada. Alberta and 1 other province had the highest population of Ederer families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ederer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ederer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ederer. 49% of Ederer men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Ederer women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ederer were Polisher and Housekeeper. .

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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
    49%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Polisher
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    25%
  • Nurse
    25%
  • Stenographer
    17%
  • Housekeeper
    17%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Ederer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ederer 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 583 immigration records available for the last name Ederer. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Ederer. For the veterans among your Ederer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ederer lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Ederer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Ederer in 1947 was 50, and 60 in 2004.

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