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Erbey Family History

Erbey 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: Erber, Erbes, Erben, Erney, Erby, Erbe, Ebey, Rey, Cerney, Berley

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Where is the Erbey family from?

You can see how Erbey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Erbey family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Erbey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Erbey families living in Tennessee. This was about 31% of all the recorded Erbey's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Erbey families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Erbey 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 Erbey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Mechanic was the top reported job for people in the USA named Erbey. 100% of Erbey men worked as a Mechanic.

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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

  • Mechanic
    100%

What Erbey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 241 census records available for the last name Erbey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Erbey 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Erbey. 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 103 military records available for the last name Erbey. For the veterans among your Erbey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Erbey lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2000, in the United States, Erbey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Erbey in 1961 was 31, and 76 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Erbey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Erbey 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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