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Erfer Family History

Erfer 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, Erler, Erker, Urfer, Ermer, Berner, Berger, Kerker, Elmer

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Where is the Erfer family from?

You can see how Erfer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Erfer family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Erfer families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 67% of all the recorded Erfer's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Erfer families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Erfer 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 Erfer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Stenographer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Erfer. 100% of Erfer women worked as a Stenographer.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 112 census records available for the last name Erfer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Erfer 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Erfer. 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 25 military records available for the last name Erfer. For the veterans among your Erfer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Erfer lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Erfer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Erfer in 1965 was 67, and 77 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Erfer 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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