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Erwert Family History

Erwert 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: Ewert, Ernest, Herbert, Ewart, Ebbert, Egert, Erber, Ewer, Wert

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Where is the Erwert family from?

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

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Erwert. 56% of Erwert men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Erwert women 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

  • Laborer
    56%
  • Farmer
    45%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Erwert family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 160 census records available for the last name Erwert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Erwert 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Erwert. 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 30 military records available for the last name Erwert. For the veterans among your Erwert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Erwert lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Erwert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Erwert in 1949 was 30, and 55 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Erwert 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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