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Eritt Family History

Eritt 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: Tritt, Ritt, Britt, Meritt, Pritt, Evitt, Brett, Bratt, Britz, Kitt

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Where is the Eritt family from?

You can see how Eritt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eritt family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Eritt families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Eritt families living in London. This was about 75% of all the recorded Eritt's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Eritt families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eritt 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 Eritt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Eritt. 100% of Eritt 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%

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Census Records

There are 100 census records available for the last name Eritt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eritt 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Eritt. 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 37 military records available for the last name Eritt. For the veterans among your Eritt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eritt lifespan?

Between 1988 and 1993, in the United States, Eritt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Eritt in 1988 was 78, and 72 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eritt 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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