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Ers Family History

Ers 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: Ess, Erk, Erb, Eis, Els, Ems, Mers, Erps, Eros, Erp

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Where is the Ers family from?

You can see how Ers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ers family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ers families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Ers families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Ers's in USA. New York had the highest population of Ers families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ers 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 Ers ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Ers. 100% of Ers 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%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Ers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ers 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 863 immigration records available for the last name Ers. 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 20,000 military records available for the last name Ers. For the veterans among your Ers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ers lifespan?

Between 1989 and 1996, in the United States, Ers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Ers in 1989 was 66, and 86 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ers

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ers 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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