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Erdwins Family History

Erdwins 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: Edwin, Erwin, Eddins, Edkins, Erwine, Prins, Irwin, Brewin, Verdin

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Where is the Erdwins family from?

You can see how Erdwins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Erdwins family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Erdwins families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Erdwins's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Erdwins families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Erdwins surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Erdwins ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Erdwins. 60% of Erdwins men worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Farmer
    40%
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Census Records

There are 107 census records available for the last name Erdwins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Erdwins 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Erdwins. 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 33 military records available for the last name Erdwins. For the veterans among your Erdwins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Erdwins lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Erdwins life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Erdwins in 1954 was 39, and 93 in 2004.

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