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Erdley Family History

Erdley Name Meaning

Americanized form of Hungarian Erdelyi . English: variant of Eardley .

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


Similar surnames: Erdle, Headley, Erdely, Ealey, Graley, Roley, Ryley, Gordley, Eckley

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Where is the Erdley family from?

You can see how Erdley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Erdley family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Erdley families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 6 Erdley families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Erdley's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Erdley families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Erdley surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Erdley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Erdley. 22% of Erdley men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Erdley women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Erdley were Owner and Teacher. .

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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
    22%
  • Laborer
    10%
  • Truck Driver
    10%
  • Owner
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    34%
  • Housekeeper
    23%
  • Seamstress
    23%
  • Teacher
    23%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Erdley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Erdley 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 123 immigration records available for the last name Erdley. 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 342 military records available for the last name Erdley. For the veterans among your Erdley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Erdley lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Erdley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Erdley in 1963 was 81, and 79 in 2004.

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