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Erlinder Family History

Erlinder 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: Erlinger, Linder, Ellender, Grinder, Elander, Berlinger, Allinder

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Where is the Erlinder family from?

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

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

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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

  • Draftsman
    100%

What Erlinder family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 18 census records available for the last name Erlinder. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Erlinder 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Erlinder. 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 1 military records available for the last name Erlinder. For the veterans among your Erlinder ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Erlinder lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2001, in the United States, Erlinder life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Erlinder in 1972 was 60, and 78 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Erlinder

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Erlinder 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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