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Erster Family History

Erster 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: Easter, Gerster, Ester, Elster, Ernster, Eyster, Ferster, Eister

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Where is the Erster family from?

You can see how Erster families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Erster family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Erster families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Erster families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Erster's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Erster families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Erster 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 Erster ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Erster. 100% of Erster men worked as a Clerk.

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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

  • Clerk
    100%

What Erster family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 108 census records available for the last name Erster. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Erster 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 72 immigration records available for the last name Erster. 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 18 military records available for the last name Erster. For the veterans among your Erster ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Erster lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1994, in the United States, Erster life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Erster in 1970 was 65, and 96 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Erster 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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