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Erlewein Family History

Erlewein 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: Erlewine, Ellwein, Lewin, Esswein, Brewin, Erwin, Jennewein, Ortwein

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Where is the Erlewein family from?

You can see how Erlewein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Erlewein family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Erlewein families living in New Jersey. This was about 35% of all the recorded Erlewein's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Erlewein families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Erlewein 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 Erlewein ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, New Worker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Erlewein. 50% of Erlewein men worked as a New Worker.

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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

  • New Worker
    50%
  • Truck Driver
    50%

What Erlewein family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 423 census records available for the last name Erlewein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Erlewein 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 297 immigration records available for the last name Erlewein. 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 276 military records available for the last name Erlewein. For the veterans among your Erlewein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Erlewein lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2003, in the United States, Erlewein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Erlewein in 1954 was 45, and 76 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Erlewein

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Erlewein 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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