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Erchen Family History

Erchen 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: Eichen, Eschen, Merchen, Chen, Archer, Eicher, Vercher, Eichel

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Where is the Erchen family from?

You can see how Erchen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Erchen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Erchen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Erchen families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Erchen's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Erchen families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 61 census records available for the last name Erchen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Erchen 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Erchen. 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 6 military records available for the last name Erchen. For the veterans among your Erchen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Erchen lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1974, in the United States, Erchen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Erchen in 1972 was 79, and 75 in 1974.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Erchen 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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