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Erehart Family History

Erehart 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: Arehart, Erhart, Ehart, Morehart, Arnhart, Earnhart, Rehard, Bernhart

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Where is the Erehart family from?

You can see how Erehart families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Erehart family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Erehart families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Erehart families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 75% of all the recorded Erehart's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Erehart families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Erehart surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 277 census records available for the last name Erehart. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Erehart 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Erehart. 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 31 military records available for the last name Erehart. For the veterans among your Erehart ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Erehart lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2003, in the United States, Erehart life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Erehart in 1975 was 78, and 73 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Erehart 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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