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Erway Family History

Erway Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Erwe: probably a variant of Erbe. Compare Ervay.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Erway family from?

You can see how Erway families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Erway family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Erway families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Erway families living in Devon. This was about 56% of all the recorded Erway's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Erway families in 1891.
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What did your Erway ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Erway. 26% of Erway men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Erway women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Erway were Machinist and Secretary.

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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

  • Laborer
    26%
  • Farmer
    26%
  • Truck Driver
    9%
  • Machinist
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    20%
  • Stenographer
    20%
  • Housekeeper
    20%
  • Secretary
    14%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Erway. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Erway 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 145 immigration records available for the last name Erway. 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 608 military records available for the last name Erway. For the veterans among your Erway ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Erway lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Erway life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Erway in 1950 was 56, and 90 in 2004.

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