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Eridner Family History

Eridner 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: Ridner, Eigner, Rider, Bradner, Ridler, Risner, Eisner, Radner

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Where is the Eridner family from?

You can see how Eridner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eridner family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Eridner family living in Pennsylvania. This was about 50% of all the recorded Eridner's in USA. Pennsylvania and 1 other state had the highest population of Eridner families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 10 census records available for the last name Eridner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eridner 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Eridner. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Eridner. For the veterans among your Eridner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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