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Erdle Family History

Erdle Name Meaning

Probably an Americanized form of Hungarian Erdelyi . Compare also German Ertle or Ertel .

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


Similar surnames: Erdley, Ertle, Wendle, Crile, Peddle, Cordle, Rule, Erdely, Bendle

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Where is the Erdle family from?

You can see how Erdle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Erdle family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Erdle families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 24 Erdle families living in New York. This was about 40% of all the recorded Erdle's in USA. New York had the highest population of Erdle families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Erdle surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Erdle ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Beautician were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Erdle. 31% of Erdle men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Erdle women worked as a Beautician. Some less common occupations for Americans named Erdle were Engineer and Stenographer. .

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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
    31%
  • Machinist
    24%
  • Truck Driver
    16%
  • Engineer
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Beautician
    25%
  • Housework
    25%
  • Office Work
    25%
  • Stenographer
    25%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Erdle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Erdle 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 546 immigration records available for the last name Erdle. 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 557 military records available for the last name Erdle. For the veterans among your Erdle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Erdle lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Erdle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Erdle in 1962 was 72, and 82 in 2004.

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