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Erfourth Family History

Erfourth 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: Herfurth, Furth, Forth, Routh, Goforth, Rout, Roth, North, Fort

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Where is the Erfourth family from?

You can see how Erfourth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Erfourth family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Erfourth families living in Michigan. This was about 33% of all the recorded Erfourth's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Erfourth families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Erfourth 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 Erfourth ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Erfourth. 40% of Erfourth men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    40%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Engineer
    20%
  • Clerk
    20%

What Erfourth family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 138 census records available for the last name Erfourth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Erfourth 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Erfourth. 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 60 military records available for the last name Erfourth. For the veterans among your Erfourth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Erfourth lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Erfourth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Erfourth in 1965 was 54, and 87 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Erfourth

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Erfourth 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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