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Erghott Family History

Erghott 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: Hergott, Ehrgott, Herriott, Elliott, Schott, Escott, Gott, Bergholz

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Where is the Erghott family from?

You can see how Erghott families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Erghott family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Erghott families living in Wisconsin. This was about 75% of all the recorded Erghott's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Erghott families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 30 census records available for the last name Erghott. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Erghott 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Erghott. 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 1 military records available for the last name Erghott. For the veterans among your Erghott ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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