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Erdely Family History

Erdely Name Meaning

Hungarian (Erdély): variant of Erdélyi (see Erdelyi ).

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


Similar surnames: Erdley, Erdelyi, Erdle, Greely, Riely, Fadely, Gergely, Kerley, Edde

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Where is the Erdely family from?

You can see how Erdely families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Erdely family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Erdely families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 23% of all the recorded Erdely's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Erdely families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Erdely surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Erdely ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machinist and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Erdely. 28% of Erdely men worked as a Machinist and 50% of Erdely women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Erdely were Shoemaker and Waitress. .

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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

  • Machinist
    28%
  • Farmer
    28%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Shoemaker
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • Waitress
    50%
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Census Records

There are 570 census records available for the last name Erdely. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Erdely 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 326 immigration records available for the last name Erdely. 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 268 military records available for the last name Erdely. For the veterans among your Erdely ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Erdely lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Erdely life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Erdely in 1961 was 51, and 62 in 2004.

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