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Eron Family History

Eron 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: Heron, Kron, Tron, Ron, Peron, Efron, Geron, Eroh, Hron, Beron

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Where is the Eron family from?

You can see how Eron families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eron family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Eron families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Eron families living in Lancashire. This was about 33% of all the recorded Eron's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Eron families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eron 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 Eron ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Eron. 28% of Eron men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Eron women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Eron were Manager and Housework.

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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
    28%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Farm Owner
    8%
  • Manager
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    60%
  • Seamstress
    20%
  • Housework
    20%

What Eron family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Eron. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eron 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 292 immigration records available for the last name Eron. 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 944 military records available for the last name Eron. For the veterans among your Eron ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eron lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Eron life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Eron in 1965 was 66, and 91 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Eron

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eron 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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