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Erceg Family History

Erceg Surname Meaning

Croatian and Serbian: nickname from a vernacular form of herceg ‘duke’ (see Herceg).

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


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Where is the Erceg family from?

You can see how Erceg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Erceg family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Erceg families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Erceg family living in Lincolnshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Erceg's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Erceg families in 1891.
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What did your Erceg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Erceg. 89% of Erceg men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Erceg women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Erceg were Carpenter and New Worker.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    89%
  • Carpenter
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • New Worker
    50%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Erceg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Erceg 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 797 immigration records available for the last name Erceg. 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 254 military records available for the last name Erceg. For the veterans among your Erceg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Erceg lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Erceg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Erceg in 1965 was 75, and 83 in 2004.

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