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Erli Family History

Erli 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: Egli, Erle, Merli, Eli, Ehli, Li, Berlin, Early, Ali, Perla

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Where is the Erli family from?

You can see how Erli families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Erli family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Erli families living in New Jersey. This was about 40% of all the recorded Erli's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Erli families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Erli surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 97 census records available for the last name Erli. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Erli 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 118 immigration records available for the last name Erli. 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 45 military records available for the last name Erli. For the veterans among your Erli ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Erli lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Erli life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Erli in 1967 was 81, and 84 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Erli 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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