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Erlien Family History

Erlien 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: Berlin, Ellen, Lien, Merlin, Elsen, Erie, Serlin, Holien, Perlin

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Where is the Erlien family from?

You can see how Erlien families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Erlien family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Erlien family living in Montana. This was about 33% of all the recorded Erlien's in USA. Montana and 2 other states had the highest population of Erlien families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Erlien 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 Erlien ancestors do for a living?

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

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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%

What Erlien family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 159 census records available for the last name Erlien. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Erlien 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Erlien. 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 29 military records available for the last name Erlien. For the veterans among your Erlien ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Erlien lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2003, in the United States, Erlien life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Erlien in 1953 was 22, and 67 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Erlien

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Erlien 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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