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Erdin Family History

Erdin 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: Verdin, Erwin, Ervin, Edin, Berlin, Drain, Eden, Budin, Din, Bodin

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Where is the Erdin family from?

You can see how Erdin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Erdin family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Erdin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Erdin family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Erdin's in USA. New York had the highest population of Erdin families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Erdin 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 365 census records available for the last name Erdin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Erdin 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 110 immigration records available for the last name Erdin. 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 222 military records available for the last name Erdin. For the veterans among your Erdin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Erdin lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1996, in the United States, Erdin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Erdin in 1964 was 67, and 82 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Erdin 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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