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Erit Family History

Erit 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: Erie, Eric, Eid, Ort, Prim, Orio, Britz, Verity, Kritz, Trim

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Where is the Erit family from?

You can see how Erit families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Erit family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Erit families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Erit families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 58% of all the recorded Erit's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Erit families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Erit 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 120 census records available for the last name Erit. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Erit 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Erit. 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 64 military records available for the last name Erit. For the veterans among your Erit ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Erit lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Erit life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Erit in 1966 was 80, and 89 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Erit 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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