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Eren Family History

Eren Surname Meaning

a derivative of er ‘man hero’ apparently + en ‘best’.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Eren family from?

You can see how Eren families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eren family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Eren families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Eren families living in New York. This was about 44% of all the recorded Eren's in USA. New York had the highest population of Eren families in 1880.
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What did your Eren ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Eren. 100% of Eren men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Eren women worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 360 census records available for the last name Eren. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eren 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 152 immigration records available for the last name Eren. 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 33 military records available for the last name Eren. For the veterans among your Eren ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eren lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2003, in the United States, Eren life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Eren in 1974 was 65, and 44 in 2003.

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