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Erlwein Family History

Erlwein 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: Ellwein, Esswein, Erwin, Ortwein, Allwein, Werlein, Berlin, Ellen

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Where is the Erlwein family from?

You can see how Erlwein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Erlwein family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Erlwein families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Erlwein families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Erlwein's in USA. New York had the highest population of Erlwein families in 1880.
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What did your Erlwein ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Carpenter
    100%

What Erlwein family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 225 census records available for the last name Erlwein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Erlwein 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 168 immigration records available for the last name Erlwein. 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 687 military records available for the last name Erlwein. For the veterans among your Erlwein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Erlwein lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Erlwein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Erlwein in 1966 was 69, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Erlwein 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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