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Erlen Family History

Erlen 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: Ellen, Arlen, Erler, Erle, Erben, Erven, Ehlen, Eblen, Green, Allen

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Where is the Erlen family from?

You can see how Erlen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Erlen family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Erlen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Erlen families living in Ohio. This was about 75% of all the recorded Erlen's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Erlen families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 166 census records available for the last name Erlen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Erlen 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Erlen. 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 66 military records available for the last name Erlen. For the veterans among your Erlen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Erlen lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Erlen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Erlen in 1966 was 69, and 97 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Erlen 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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