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Errin Family History

Errin 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: Ferrin, Erwin, Herrin, Perrin, Ervin, Merrin, Marin, Berlin, Herring

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Where is the Errin family from?

You can see how Errin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Errin family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Errin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there was 1 Errin family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Errin's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Errin families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Errin 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 Errin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Errin. 53% of Errin men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Errin women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Errin were Salesman and Typist.

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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
    53%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • Conductor
    9%
  • Salesman
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    43%
  • Cook
    29%
  • Typist
    29%

What Errin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 732 census records available for the last name Errin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Errin 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Errin. 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 98 military records available for the last name Errin. For the veterans among your Errin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Errin lifespan?

Between 1995 and 1996, in the United States, Errin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Errin in 1995 was 67, and 43 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Errin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Errin 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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