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Erchinger Family History

Erchinger 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: Eichinger, Buchinger, Erlinger, Ehinger, Beringer, Ringer, Schlinger

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Where is the Erchinger family from?

You can see how Erchinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Erchinger family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Erchinger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Erchinger families living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Erchinger's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Erchinger families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Erchinger 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 Erchinger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Erchinger. 34% of Erchinger men worked as a Salesman.

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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
    34%
  • Baker
    23%
  • Machinist
    23%
  • Farm Operator
    23%

What Erchinger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 244 census records available for the last name Erchinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Erchinger 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 99 immigration records available for the last name Erchinger. 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 77 military records available for the last name Erchinger. For the veterans among your Erchinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Erchinger lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2001, in the United States, Erchinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Erchinger in 1953 was 55, and 92 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Erchinger

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Erchinger 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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