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Erbes Family History

Erbes Surname Meaning

German: from Middle High German erweiz ‘pea’

a metonymic occupational name for a grower of peas

or perhaps a nickname for someone who was small and round.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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You can see how Erbes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Erbes family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Erbes families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 10 Erbes families living in London. This was about 91% of all the recorded Erbes's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Erbes families in 1891.
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What did your Erbes ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Erbes. 100% of Erbes 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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Passenger Lists

There are 478 immigration records available for the last name Erbes. 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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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Erbes. For the veterans among your Erbes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Erbes lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Erbes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Erbes in 1963 was 79, and 79 in 2004.

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