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Ertenkauf Family History

Ertenkauf 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: Gudenkauf, Reukauf, Trenkamp, Greenbaum, Kestenbaum, Obenauf, Renouf

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There are 10 census records available for the last name Ertenkauf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ertenkauf census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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There are 642 immigration records available for the last name Ertenkauf. 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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There are 12 military records available for the last name Ertenkauf. For the veterans among your Ertenkauf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ertenkauf lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1974, in the United States, Ertenkauf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Ertenkauf in 1963 was 67, and 85 in 1974.

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