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Erlach Family History

Erlach 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: Gerlach, Erbach, Erlich, Brach, Flach, Roach, Lach, Vlach, Reach

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Where is the Erlach family from?

You can see how Erlach families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Erlach family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Erlach families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Erlach families living in Nebraska. This was about 70% of all the recorded Erlach's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Erlach families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Erlach 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 Erlach ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver was the top reported job for people in the USA named Erlach. 100% of Erlach men worked as a Truck Driver.

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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

  • Truck Driver
    100%

What Erlach family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 370 census records available for the last name Erlach. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Erlach 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 387 immigration records available for the last name Erlach. 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 248 military records available for the last name Erlach. For the veterans among your Erlach ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Erlach lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Erlach life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Erlach in 1966 was 72, and 92 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Erlach

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Erlach 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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