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Erdheim Family History

Erdheim 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: Wertheim, Preheim, Nordheim, Bernheim, Draheim, Manheim, Heim, Rhem

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Where is the Erdheim family from?

You can see how Erdheim families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Erdheim family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Erdheim families living in New York. This was about 86% of all the recorded Erdheim's in USA. New York had the highest population of Erdheim families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Erdheim surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Erdheim ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Erdheim. 100% of Erdheim men worked as a Clerk. .

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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

  • Clerk
    100%
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Census Records

There are 129 census records available for the last name Erdheim. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Erdheim 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 99 immigration records available for the last name Erdheim. 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 54 military records available for the last name Erdheim. For the veterans among your Erdheim ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Erdheim lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Erdheim life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Erdheim in 1964 was 69, and 79 in 2002.

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