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Erdy Family History

Erdy 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: Erny, Eddy, Eudy, Eady, Endy, Erby, Gray, Ray, Berry, Troy

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Where is the Erdy family from?

You can see how Erdy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Erdy family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Erdy families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 17 Erdy families living in Ontario. This was about 68% of all the recorded Erdy's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Erdy families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Erdy 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 Erdy ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Erdy. 29% of Erdy men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Erdy women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Erdy were Operator and Housewife.

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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
    29%
  • Salesman
    22%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Operator
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%

What Erdy family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 683 census records available for the last name Erdy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Erdy 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 69 immigration records available for the last name Erdy. 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 82 military records available for the last name Erdy. For the veterans among your Erdy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Erdy lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2002, in the United States, Erdy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Erdy in 1953 was 45, and 77 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Erdy

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Erdy 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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