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Eritch Family History

Eritch 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: Ritch, Erich, Tritch, Fritch, Rich, Fitch, Eich, Frisch, Mitch, Risch

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Where is the Eritch family from?

You can see how Eritch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eritch family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Eritch families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Eritch families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Eritch's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Eritch families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eritch 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 36 census records available for the last name Eritch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eritch 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Eritch. 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 2 military records available for the last name Eritch. For the veterans among your Eritch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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