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Erte Family History

Erte 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: Erie, Ertel, Berte, Erle, Ertl, Ertz, Erne, Ertle, Erbe, Rye

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Where is the Erte family from?

You can see how Erte families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Erte family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Erte families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Erte's in USA. New York had the highest population of Erte families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Erte surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 79 census records available for the last name Erte. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Erte 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Erte. 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 29 military records available for the last name Erte. For the veterans among your Erte ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Erte lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Erte 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Erte

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