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Erason Family History

Erason 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: Eason, Krason, Easton, Dragon, Jason, Elson, Raso, Branson, Rayon

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Where is the Erason family from?

You can see how Erason families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Erason family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Erason families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Erason families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Erason's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Erason families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Erason 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 131 census records available for the last name Erason. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Erason 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Erason. 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 2 military records available for the last name Erason. For the veterans among your Erason ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Erason lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Erason 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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