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Erantz Family History

Erantz 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: Grantz, Rantz, Krantz, Frantz, Kranz, Grant, Ranta, Ranz, Ratz, Kratz

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Where is the Erantz family from?

You can see how Erantz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Erantz family name was found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there was 1 Erantz family living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Erantz's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Erantz families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Erantz 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 20 census records available for the last name Erantz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Erantz 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Erantz. 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 4 military records available for the last name Erantz. For the veterans among your Erantz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Erantz lifespan?

Average Erantz life expectancy in 1970 was 43 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Erantz 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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