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Erlish Family History

Erlish 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: Erlich, English, Klish, Krish, Ellis, Drish, Ehrlich, Gerrish

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Where is the Erlish family from?

You can see how Erlish families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Erlish family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Erlish families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Erlish families living in Texas. This was about 50% of all the recorded Erlish's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Erlish families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Erlish surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 112 census records available for the last name Erlish. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Erlish 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Erlish. 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 10 military records available for the last name Erlish. For the veterans among your Erlish ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Erlish lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1994, in the United States, Erlish life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Erlish in 1979 was 76, and 88 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Erlish 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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