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Ercius Family History

Ercius 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: Ermis, Eachus, Lucius, Bernius, Pocius, Reis, Fries, Elias, Ries

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Where is the Ercius family from?

You can see how Ercius families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ercius family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Ercius family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Ercius's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Ercius families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ercius surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Ercius ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Coal Roll Operator was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ercius. 100% of Ercius men worked as a Coal Roll Operator.

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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

  • Coal Roll Operator
    100%

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Census Records

There are 44 census records available for the last name Ercius. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ercius 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Ercius. 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 16 military records available for the last name Ercius. For the veterans among your Ercius ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ercius lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Ercius life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Ercius in 1969 was 86, and 92 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ercius 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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