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Erf Family History

Erf 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: Cerf, Erk, Erb, Orf, Erp, Graf, Eid, Berg, Leaf, Ort

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Where is the Erf family from?

You can see how Erf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Erf family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Erf families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Erf family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Erf's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Erf families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Erf 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 525 census records available for the last name Erf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Erf 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 121 immigration records available for the last name Erf. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Erf. For the veterans among your Erf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Erf lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Erf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Erf in 1966 was 68, and 64 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Erf

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Erf 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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