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Erbacher Family History

Erbacher Surname Meaning

German: habitational name for someone from any of the places called Erbach see Erbach.

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


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Where is the Erbacher family from?

You can see how Erbacher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Erbacher family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Erbacher families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 10 Erbacher families living in Kansas. This was about 23% of all the recorded Erbacher's in USA. Kansas and 1 other state had the highest population of Erbacher families in 1880.
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What did your Erbacher ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Erbacher. 15% of Erbacher men worked as a Salesman and 60% of Erbacher women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Erbacher were Machinist and Bookkeeper.

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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

  • Salesman
    15%
  • Manager
    12%
  • Farmer
    12%
  • Machinist
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    60%
  • Bookkeeper
    40%

What Erbacher family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Erbacher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Erbacher 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 562 immigration records available for the last name Erbacher. 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 635 military records available for the last name Erbacher. For the veterans among your Erbacher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Erbacher lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Erbacher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Erbacher in 1962 was 68, and 79 in 2003.

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