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Erchard Family History

Erchard 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: Orchard, Echard, Erhard, Bernhard, Chard, Richard, Bechard, Reichard

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Where is the Erchard family from?

You can see how Erchard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Erchard family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1881 and 1920. The most Erchard families were found in USA in 1920. In 1881 there was 1 Erchard family living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Erchard's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Erchard families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Erchard surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 52 census records available for the last name Erchard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Erchard 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Erchard. 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 7 military records available for the last name Erchard. For the veterans among your Erchard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Erchard lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Erchard 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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