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Erol Family History

Erol Surname Meaning

from the given name Erol itself from erol ‘brave’.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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You can see how Erol families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Erol family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Erol families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Erol family living in Iowa. This was about 50% of all the recorded Erol's in USA. Iowa and 1 other state had the highest population of Erol families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 92 census records available for the last name Erol. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Erol 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 229 immigration records available for the last name Erol. 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 15 military records available for the last name Erol. For the veterans among your Erol ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Erol lifespan?

Average Erol life expectancy in 1984 was 70 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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