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Erdelan Family History

Erdelan 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: Eidelman, Edelman, Erdelyi, Ardelean, Gerdeman, Irelan, Edelen

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Where is the Erdelan family from?

You can see how Erdelan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Erdelan family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Erdelan family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Erdelan's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Erdelan families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Erdelan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Erdelan ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Erdelan ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 33 census records available for the last name Erdelan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Erdelan 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Erdelan. 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 1 military records available for the last name Erdelan. For the veterans among your Erdelan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Erdelan lifespan?

Between 1989 and 1996, in the United States, Erdelan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Erdelan in 1989 was 78, and 87 in 1996.

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