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Erlewine Family History

Erlewine Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Erlewein from the personal name Erlwin composed of the elements erl ‘free man noble fighter’ + win ‘friend’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Erlewine family from?

You can see how Erlewine families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Erlewine family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Erlewine families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Erlewine family living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Erlewine's in USA. Ohio and 1 other state had the highest population of Erlewine families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Erlewine 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 Erlewine ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Beautician were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Erlewine. 40% of Erlewine men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Erlewine women worked as a Beautician.

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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
    40%
  • Laborer
    30%
  • Farming
    15%
  • Truck Driver
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Beautician
    100%

What Erlewine family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Erlewine. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Erlewine 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Erlewine. 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 211 military records available for the last name Erlewine. For the veterans among your Erlewine ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Erlewine lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Erlewine life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Erlewine in 1963 was 83, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Erlewine 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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