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Erso Family History

Erso 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: Orso, Urso, Erno, So, Elson, Aro, Orio, Rao, Mero, Cerro

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Census Records

There are 41 census records available for the last name Erso. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Erso 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Erso. 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 3 military records available for the last name Erso. For the veterans among your Erso ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Erso lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1997, in the United States, Erso life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Erso in 1965 was 63, and 80 in 1997.

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