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Erfle Family History

Erfle 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: Ergle, Erle, Erdle, Ertle, Eagle, Erie, Brule, Rule, Merle, Eifler

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Where is the Erfle family from?

You can see how Erfle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Erfle family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Erfle families living in North Dakota. This was 100% of all the recorded Erfle's in USA. North Dakota had the highest population of Erfle families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Erfle 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 Erfle ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Erfle. 100% of Erfle men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 468 census records available for the last name Erfle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Erfle 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 109 immigration records available for the last name Erfle. 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 28 military records available for the last name Erfle. For the veterans among your Erfle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Erfle lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Erfle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Erfle in 1965 was 72, and 60 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Erfle 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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