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Erian Family History

Erian 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: Yerian, Brian, Arian, Urian, Derian, Erman, Rian, Erion, German

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Where is the Erian family from?

You can see how Erian families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Erian family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1880. The most Erian families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there was 1 Erian family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Erian's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Erian families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Erian 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 125 census records available for the last name Erian. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Erian 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 89 immigration records available for the last name Erian. 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 13 military records available for the last name Erian. For the veterans among your Erian ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Erian lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2003, in the United States, Erian life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Erian in 1976 was 85, and 61 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Erian 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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