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Erias Family History

Erias 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: Elias, Frias, Trias, Arias, Urias, Ergas, Ras, Fries, Arras, Ries

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Where is the Erias family from?

You can see how Erias families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Erias family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Erias families were found in Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Erias families living in Banffshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Erias's in Scotland. Banffshire had the highest population of Erias families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 56 census records available for the last name Erias. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Erias 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 201 immigration records available for the last name Erias. 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 8 military records available for the last name Erias. For the veterans among your Erias ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Erias lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1996, in the United States, Erias life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Erias in 1976 was 66, and 57 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Erias 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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