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Earth Family History

Earth Surname Meaning

from Middle English erthe in the sense 'plot of arable land’ (Old English erþ).

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Earth family from?

You can see how Earth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Earth family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Earth families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Earth families living in Lincolnshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Earth's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Earth families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Earth 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 Earth ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farm Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Earth. 50% of Earth men worked as a Farm Labourer and 39% of Earth women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Earth were Horseman On Farm and 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Farm Labourer
    50%
  • Horseman On Farm
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    39%
  • Land Worker
    39%
  • Domestic Duties
    24%

What Earth family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Earth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Earth 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 99 immigration records available for the last name Earth. 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 5,000 military records available for the last name Earth. For the veterans among your Earth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Earth lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Earth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Earth in 1963 was 68, and 55 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Earth

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Earth 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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