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Erler Family History

Erler Surname Meaning

German: topographic name for someone who lived among alder trees from Middle High German erle ‘alder’ + -er suffix denoting an inhabitant.

Habitational name for someone from any of several places beginning with Erl- such as Erla, Erlau.

Variant of Erle.

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


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Where is the Erler family from?

You can see how Erler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Erler family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Erler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Erler families living in London. This was about 80% of all the recorded Erler's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Erler families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Erler 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 Erler ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Erler. 100% of Erler 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Erler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Erler 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Erler. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Erler. For the veterans among your Erler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Erler lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Erler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Erler in 1947 was 72, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Erler 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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