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Eardman Family History

Eardman Name 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: Hardman, Wardman, Earman, Erdman, Karman, Waldman, Harman, Warman

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Where is the Eardman family from?

You can see how Eardman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eardman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Eardman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 55 Eardman families living in Maryland. This was about 66% of all the recorded Eardman's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Eardman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eardman 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 Eardman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Eardman. 54% of Eardman men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Eardman women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Eardman were Laborer 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    54%
  • Laborer
    47%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%
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What Eardman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 829 census records available for the last name Eardman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eardman 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Eardman. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 56 military records available for the last name Eardman. For the veterans among your Eardman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eardman lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1995, in the United States, Eardman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Eardman in 1969 was 77, and 77 in 1995.

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