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Eral Family History

Eral 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: Kral, Ertl, Ram, Graf, Gal, Ras, Beal, Gray, Ray, Real

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Where is the Eral family from?

You can see how Eral families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eral family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Eral families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there were 2 Eral families living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Eral's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Eral families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eral surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Eral ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Eral. 100% of Eral 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 658 census records available for the last name Eral. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eral 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 92 immigration records available for the last name Eral. 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 85 military records available for the last name Eral. For the veterans among your Eral ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eral lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2003, in the United States, Eral life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Eral in 1957 was 52, and 79 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eral 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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