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Erda Family History

Erda 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: Cerda, Serda, Derda, Herda, Urda, Sada, Boda, Rada, Serra, Ida

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Where is the Erda family from?

You can see how Erda families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Erda family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Erda families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Erda family living in Illinois. This was about 25% of all the recorded Erda's in USA. Illinois and 2 other states had the highest population of Erda families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Erda surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Erda ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Proprietor
    100%
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Census Records

There are 356 census records available for the last name Erda. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Erda 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 93 immigration records available for the last name Erda. 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 205 military records available for the last name Erda. For the veterans among your Erda ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Erda lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1996, in the United States, Erda life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Erda in 1969 was 61, and 85 in 1996.

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