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Erding Family History

Erding 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: Erling, Eding, Berding, Gerding, Erving, Herring, Ring, Dring

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Where is the Erding family from?

You can see how Erding families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Erding family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Erding families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Erding families living in Wisconsin. This was about 85% of all the recorded Erding's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Erding families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Erding surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Erding ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Erding. 34% of Erding 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
    34%
  • Salesman
    34%
  • Proprietor
    34%
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Census Records

There are 308 census records available for the last name Erding. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Erding 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Erding. 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 61 military records available for the last name Erding. For the veterans among your Erding ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Erding lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Erding life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Erding in 1963 was 76, and 11 in 2003.

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