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Erdos Family History

Erdos Surname Meaning

Hungarian (Erdős):: from the old personal name Erdő.

From erdő ‘forest’ probably a shortened form of various occupational names such as erdőőr or erdőőrző.

These terms translate to ‘forest guard’ and ‘forest ranger’ respectively.

The name reflects a connection to the natural environment and the role individuals played in managing and protecting forested areas.

Overall, the name Erdős denotes a historical significance rooted in forestry occupations in Hungary.

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


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You can see how Erdos families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Erdos family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Erdos families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Erdos families living in Quebec. This was about 86% of all the recorded Erdos's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Erdos families in 1911.
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What did your Erdos ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Erdos. 45% of Erdos men worked as a Laborer and 67% of Erdos women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Erdos were Mold Maker and Maid.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    45%
  • Machinist
    19%
  • Janitor
    8%
  • Mold Maker
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    67%
  • Maid
    34%

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Passenger Lists

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There are 739 military records available for the last name Erdos. For the veterans among your Erdos ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Erdos lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Erdos life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Erdos in 1959 was 42, and 87 in 2004.

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