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Ero Family History

Ero 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: Aro, Mero, Gero, Pero, Vero, Elo, Fero, Zero, Bero, Eto

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Where is the Ero family from?

You can see how Ero families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ero family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Ero families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Ero families living in Hampshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Ero's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Ero families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ero 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 Ero ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ero. 31% of Ero men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Ero women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ero were Clerk and Housekeeper.

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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
    31%
  • Coal Loader
    24%
  • Truck Driver
    16%
  • Clerk
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    50%
  • Housekeeper
    50%

What Ero family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Ero. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ero 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 612 immigration records available for the last name Ero. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Ero. For the veterans among your Ero ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ero lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Ero life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Ero in 1966 was 69, and 72 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ero

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ero 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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