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Erentsen Family History

Erentsen 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: Evensen, Bentsen, Berendsen, Berntsen, Arntsen, Evertsen, Brenton

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Where is the Erentsen family from?

You can see how Erentsen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Erentsen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Erentsen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Erentsen families living in Nebraska. This was 100% of all the recorded Erentsen's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Erentsen families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 36 census records available for the last name Erentsen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Erentsen 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Erentsen. 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 9 military records available for the last name Erentsen. For the veterans among your Erentsen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Erentsen lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1998, in the United States, Erentsen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Erentsen in 1977 was 82, and 80 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Erentsen 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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