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Eer Family History

Eer 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: Beer, Ker, Eber, Eger, Leer, Meer, Eder, Ewer, Heer, Geer

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Where is the Eer family from?

You can see how Eer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eer family name was found in the USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Eer family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Eer's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Eer families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 288 census records available for the last name Eer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eer 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 117 immigration records available for the last name Eer. 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 55 military records available for the last name Eer. For the veterans among your Eer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eer lifespan?

Average Eer life expectancy in 1975 was 77 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eer 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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