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Earr Family History

Earr Surname 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: Barr, Garr, Marr, Earl, Parr, Carr, Tarr, Farr, Darr, Warr

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Where is the Earr family from?

You can see how Earr families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Earr family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1881 and 1920. The most Earr families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Earr family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Earr's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Earr families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Earr surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Earr ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Housework was the top reported job for people in the USA named Earr. 100% of Earr women worked as a Housework.

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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.

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Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%

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Census Records

There are 350 census records available for the last name Earr. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Earr 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Earr. 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 29 military records available for the last name Earr. For the veterans among your Earr ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Earr lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1974, in the United States, Earr life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Earr in 1972 was 63, and 31 in 1974.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Earr

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Earr ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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