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Eras Family History

Eras 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: Ras, Bras, Gras, Deras, Kras, Veras, Ergas, Erps, Eros, Heras

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Where is the Eras family from?

You can see how Eras families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eras family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Eras families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Eras families living in Middlesex. This was 100% of all the recorded Eras's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Eras families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eras 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 Eras ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Eras. 100% of Eras women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 586 census records available for the last name Eras. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eras 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 179 immigration records available for the last name Eras. 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 312 military records available for the last name Eras. For the veterans among your Eras ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eras lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Eras life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Eras in 1967 was 72, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eras 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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