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Ertis Family History

Ertis 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: Artis, Ermis, Estis, Kertis, Ortis, Reis, Curtis, Rais, Martis, Erie

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Where is the Ertis family from?

You can see how Ertis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ertis family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Ertis families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Ertis family living in Kentucky. This was 100% of all the recorded Ertis's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Ertis families in 1840.
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Census Records

There are 122 census records available for the last name Ertis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ertis 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Ertis. 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 7 military records available for the last name Ertis. For the veterans among your Ertis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ertis lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1998, in the United States, Ertis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Ertis in 1969 was 41, and 89 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ertis 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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