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Erhard Family History

Erhard Surname Meaning

German: variant of Ehrhardt. This surname has also been adopted by Ashkenazic Jews.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Erhard family from?

You can see how Erhard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Erhard family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Erhard families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Erhard family living in Berkshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Erhard's in United Kingdom. Berkshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Erhard families in 1891.
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What did your Erhard ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Erhard. 100% of Erhard women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Erhard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Erhard 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Erhard. 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 8,000 military records available for the last name Erhard. For the veterans among your Erhard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Erhard lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Erhard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Erhard in 1955 was 49, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Erhard 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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