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Erfe Family History

Erfe 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: Erie, Erle, Erne, Erbe, Rye, Berke, Arne, Re, Rue, Ore

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Where is the Erfe family from?

You can see how Erfe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Erfe family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Erfe family living in Hawaii. This was 100% of all the recorded Erfe's in USA. Hawaii had the highest population of Erfe families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Erfe 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 Erfe ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Erfe. 100% of Erfe men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Erfe family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 35 census records available for the last name Erfe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Erfe 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Erfe. 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 35 military records available for the last name Erfe. For the veterans among your Erfe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Erfe lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2003, in the United States, Erfe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1942, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Erfe in 1942 was 34, and 96 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Erfe 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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