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Eder Origin and Immigration
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Origin: According to the New World Book of Schroeders, 'the surname Schroeder appears to be occupational in origin. Our research indicates that it can be associated with the Germans, meaning, 'one who made garments; a tailor; one who drove a dray; a drayman.' Although this interpretation is the result of onomastic research , you may find other meanings for the Schroeder family name.
Surnames: Schrader, Schroder, Schroeder, Schroter
Submitted by: Patrick Schroeder
Origin of Eder, Meaning of Eder
Origin: my father is German born from Hannover but his family is originally from the region of Thuringen. There are apparently a large group of Maeder's there. The name is possibly Swedish in origin though (family rumors) but we don't know from when.
Surnames: Maeder
Submitted by: Susan Maeder
Origin of Eder, Meaning of Eder
Origin: Freistett, Baden, kreis offenberg, Germany. The earliest recording of this name was in 1521
Surnames: Wiederrecht
Submitted by: Toni Perrone
Origin of Eder, Meaning of Eder
Origin: Jens Frederick Andread Pedersen B. 1885-1886 Denmark. Parents Jens and Anna
Surnames: Pedersen
Submitted by: Cheryl Coverly
Origin of Eder, Meaning of Eder
Origin: French in origin, roots in Nova Scotia Canada. Looking for information on founding father, Anthony Fredericks. Possibly born in France and immigrated to Canada
Surnames: Fredericks
Submitted by: D. Fredericks
Origin of Eder, Meaning of Eder
Origin: Interested in finding descendants of Michael Biederwolf b. 20 Junee 1832 in Kandel Pfatz Bayerrn Germany. He arrived in Berks Co. PA and then came to White Co. IN. Died 9 May 1916 Monticello, White Co. IN
Surnames: Biederwolf
Submitted by: Richard B. Helfrich
Origin of Eder, Meaning of Eder
Origin: Born 1860 DC or MD. Looking for his mother. She was first wife of Frank Smith. HE was born March 12, 1836 in Germany died September 19, 1913 Accokeek Maryland
Surnames: Frederick Smith
Submitted by: chris odonnell
Origin of Eder, Meaning of Eder
Origin: I am searching for the parents of Ole & Ingeborg Pederson,of Oppland Norway,who had a son,Amund,born Aug.6,1884,immigrated to the U.S. in 1884. Ole`s parents may have been named Olsen,but I cant be sure.
Surnames: Pederson
Submitted by: Rick Harris
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