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Erlebach Family History

Erlebach 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: Erbach, Erpenbach, Allebach, Reach, Leach, Urbach, Orbach, Creach

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Where is the Erlebach family from?

You can see how Erlebach families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Erlebach family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Erlebach families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Erlebach families living in London. This was about 86% of all the recorded Erlebach's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Erlebach families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Erlebach surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Erlebach ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Erlebach. 40% of Erlebach women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    40%
  • Incapacitated
    20%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duties And Te
    20%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duties And Tea
    20%

What Erlebach family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 966 census records available for the last name Erlebach. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Erlebach 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 172 immigration records available for the last name Erlebach. 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 133 military records available for the last name Erlebach. For the veterans among your Erlebach ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Erlebach lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2004, in the United States, Erlebach life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Erlebach in 1976 was 88, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Erlebach 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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