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Erris Family History

Erris 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: Ferris, Terris, Orris, Ermis, Perris, Edris, Merris, Etris, Reis

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Where is the Erris family from?

You can see how Erris families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Erris family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Erris families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Erris families living in Michigan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Erris's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Erris families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Erris 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 Erris ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Erris. 100% of Erris women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Erris family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 307 census records available for the last name Erris. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Erris 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 90 immigration records available for the last name Erris. 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 46 military records available for the last name Erris. For the veterans among your Erris ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Erris lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1996, in the United States, Erris life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Erris in 1973 was 78, and 87 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Erris

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Erris 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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