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Erren Family History

Erren 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: Herren, Gerren, Ferren, Erben, Ehren, Erven, Orren, Perren, Merren

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Where is the Erren family from?

You can see how Erren families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Erren family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Erren families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Erren family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Erren's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Erren families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Erren 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 Erren ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Erren. 100% of Erren men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Erren women worked as a Saleslady.

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    100%

What Erren family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 211 census records available for the last name Erren. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Erren 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 55 immigration records available for the last name Erren. 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 31 military records available for the last name Erren. For the veterans among your Erren ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Erren lifespan?

Between 1943 and 1997, in the United States, Erren life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Erren in 1943 was 61, and 80 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Erren

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Erren 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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