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Erlebacher Family History

Erlebacher 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: Erbacher, Bleacher, Weilbacher, Preacher, Brubacher, Mehlenbacher

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Where is the Erlebacher family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Erlebacher 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 Erlebacher ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Cake Baker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Erlebacher. 100% of Erlebacher men worked as a Cake Baker.

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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

  • Cake Baker
    100%

What Erlebacher family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 34 census records available for the last name Erlebacher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Erlebacher 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 164 immigration records available for the last name Erlebacher. 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 27 military records available for the last name Erlebacher. For the veterans among your Erlebacher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Erlebacher lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Erlebacher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Erlebacher in 1963 was 73, and 88 in 2004.

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