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Erdtmann Family History

Erdtmann 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: Erdmann, Ortmann, Erdman, Ertman, Ehmann, Herdman, Bermann, Rehmann

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Where is the Erdtmann family from?

You can see how Erdtmann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Erdtmann family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Erdtmann families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 23 Erdtmann families living in Wisconsin. This was about 82% of all the recorded Erdtmann's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Erdtmann families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Erdtmann 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 Erdtmann ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Painter and Nurses Helper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Erdtmann. 72% of Erdtmann men worked as a Painter and 100% of Erdtmann women worked as a Nurses Helper.

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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

  • Painter
    72%
  • Tailor
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Nurses Helper
    100%

What Erdtmann family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 463 census records available for the last name Erdtmann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Erdtmann 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 188 immigration records available for the last name Erdtmann. 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 363 military records available for the last name Erdtmann. For the veterans among your Erdtmann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Erdtmann lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Erdtmann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Erdtmann in 1964 was 84, and 93 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Erdtmann

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Erdtmann 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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