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Erlacher Family History

Erlacher Surname Meaning

German: habitational name for someone from any of several places called Erlach from Middle High German erlach ‘alderwood’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Erlacher family from?

You can see how Erlacher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Erlacher family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Erlacher families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 15 Erlacher families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 48% of all the recorded Erlacher's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Erlacher families in 1880.
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What did your Erlacher ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Erlacher. 31% of Erlacher men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Erlacher women worked as a Clerk.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    31%
  • Truck Driver
    24%
  • Clerk
    16%
  • Laborer
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Erlacher family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 726 census records available for the last name Erlacher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Erlacher 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 205 immigration records available for the last name Erlacher. 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 690 military records available for the last name Erlacher. For the veterans among your Erlacher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Erlacher lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Erlacher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Erlacher in 1960 was 34, and 24 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Erlacher

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Erlacher 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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