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Erla Family History

Erla 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: Perla, Erle, Ela, Sala, Serra, Early, Vila, Mula, Bala, Rua

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Where is the Erla family from?

You can see how Erla families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Erla family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Erla families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Erla families living in Rhode Island. This was about 86% of all the recorded Erla's in USA. Rhode Island had the highest population of Erla families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Erla surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 211 census records available for the last name Erla. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Erla 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Erla. 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 51 military records available for the last name Erla. For the veterans among your Erla ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Erla lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Erla life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Erla in 1966 was 89, and 61 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Erla 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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