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Erdt Family History

Erdt 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: Herdt, Eidt, Eid, Ort, Endo, Cerda, Wendt, Erie, Ord, Ard

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Where is the Erdt family from?

You can see how Erdt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Erdt family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Erdt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Erdt families living in New Jersey. This was about 56% of all the recorded Erdt's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Erdt families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Erdt 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 319 census records available for the last name Erdt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Erdt 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 179 immigration records available for the last name Erdt. 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 426 military records available for the last name Erdt. For the veterans among your Erdt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Erdt lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1997, in the United States, Erdt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Erdt in 1962 was 73, and 82 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Erdt 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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