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Erlenback Family History

Erlenback 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: Erpenbach, Eisenbach, Reback, Elenbaas, Aulenbach, Ercanbrack

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Where is the Erlenback family from?

You can see how Erlenback families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Erlenback family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Erlenback families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Erlenback families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Erlenback's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Erlenback families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Erlenback 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 Erlenback ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Erlenback. 100% of Erlenback men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Erlenback women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Erlenback family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 242 census records available for the last name Erlenback. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Erlenback 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Erlenback. 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 19 military records available for the last name Erlenback. For the veterans among your Erlenback ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Erlenback lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2000, in the United States, Erlenback life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Erlenback in 1957 was 52, and 71 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Erlenback

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Erlenback 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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