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Erwine Name Meaning

English (Cumbria): variant of Irvine .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Erwin, Ervine, Arwine, Erving, Ervin, Irwin, Grine, Merwin, Alwine

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Where is the Erwine family from?

You can see how Erwine families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Erwine family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Erwine families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 13 Erwine families living in London. This was about 39% of all the recorded Erwine's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Erwine families in 1891.
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What did your Erwine ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Erwine. 100% of Erwine women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Erwine. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Erwine 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 118 immigration records available for the last name Erwine. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 378 military records available for the last name Erwine. For the veterans among your Erwine ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Erwine lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Erwine life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Erwine in 1955 was 50, and 96 in 2004.

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