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Erchert Family History

Erchert 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: Elchert, Eichert, Archer, Eicher, Dechert, Vercher, Eckert, Weichert

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Where is the Erchert family from?

You can see how Erchert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Erchert family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Erchert families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Erchert families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Erchert's in USA. New York had the highest population of Erchert families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 36 census records available for the last name Erchert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Erchert 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Erchert. 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 1 military records available for the last name Erchert. For the veterans among your Erchert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Erchert lifespan?

Average Erchert life expectancy in 2002 was 77 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Erchert 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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