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Erbaugh Family History

Erbaugh Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Erbach. Compare Arbaugh.

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


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Where is the Erbaugh family from?

You can see how Erbaugh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Erbaugh family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Erbaugh families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Erbaugh families living in Essex. This was about 86% of all the recorded Erbaugh's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Erbaugh families in 1891.
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What did your Erbaugh ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Erbaugh. 39% of Erbaugh men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Erbaugh women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Erbaugh were Blind and Stenographer.

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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

  • Farmer
    39%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Dentist
    8%
  • Blind
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    34%
  • Teacher
    23%
  • Drill Press
    23%
  • Stenographer
    23%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Erbaugh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Erbaugh 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Erbaugh. 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 257 military records available for the last name Erbaugh. For the veterans among your Erbaugh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Erbaugh lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Erbaugh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Erbaugh in 1963 was 64, and 82 in 2004.

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