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Erichs Family History

Erichs 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: Erich, Rich, Triche, Eich, Perich, Ehrich, Urich, Ricks, Krich

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Where is the Erichs family from?

You can see how Erichs families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Erichs family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Erichs families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Erichs families living in New York. This was about 64% of all the recorded Erichs's in USA. New York had the highest population of Erichs families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 197 census records available for the last name Erichs. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Erichs 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 216 immigration records available for the last name Erichs. 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 43 military records available for the last name Erichs. For the veterans among your Erichs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Erichs lifespan?

Between 1958 and 1993, in the United States, Erichs life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Erichs in 1958 was 57, and 83 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Erichs 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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