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Ergish Family History

Ergish 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: English, Krish, Drish, Gerrish, Ermis, Rish, Gish, Berish, Erich

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Where is the Ergish family from?

You can see how Ergish families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ergish family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Ergish family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Ergish's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Ergish families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ergish surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 66 census records available for the last name Ergish. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ergish 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Ergish. 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 14 military records available for the last name Ergish. For the veterans among your Ergish ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ergish lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Ergish life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Ergish in 1967 was 74, and 55 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ergish 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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