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Erzen Family History

Erzen Surname Meaning

Slovenian (Eržen): topographic name or metonymic occupational name from an old spelling of the adjective ržen from rž ‘rye’.

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


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Where is the Erzen family from?

You can see how Erzen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Erzen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Erzen families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 19% of all the recorded Erzen's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Erzen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Erzen 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 Erzen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Assistant Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Erzen. 43% of Erzen men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Erzen women worked as an Assistant Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Erzen were Shipping Clerk and Weaver.

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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
    43%
  • Farmer
    29%
  • Carpenter
    15%
  • Shipping Clerk
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Assistant Secretary
    50%
  • Weaver
    50%

What Erzen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 499 census records available for the last name Erzen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Erzen 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 328 immigration records available for the last name Erzen. 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 189 military records available for the last name Erzen. For the veterans among your Erzen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Erzen lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Erzen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Erzen in 1963 was 77, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Erzen 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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