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Erhardt Family History

Erhardt Surname Meaning

German: variant of Ehrhardt. This surname has also been adopted by Ashkenazic Jews.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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You can see how Erhardt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Erhardt family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Erhardt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Erhardt families living in Lancashire. This was about 33% of all the recorded Erhardt's in United Kingdom. Lancashire and 1 other county had the highest population of Erhardt families in 1891.
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What did your Erhardt ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Erhardt. 100% of Erhardt women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 12,000 census records available for the last name Erhardt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Erhardt 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Erhardt. 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 6,000 military records available for the last name Erhardt. For the veterans among your Erhardt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Erhardt lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Erhardt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Erhardt in 1944 was 26, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Erhardt 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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