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Erlin Family History

Erlin 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: Berlin, Merlin, Serlin, Perlin, Erwin, Erling, Ellin, Eglin, Orlin

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Where is the Erlin family from?

You can see how Erlin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Erlin family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Erlin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Erlin families living in California. This was about 80% of all the recorded Erlin's in USA. California had the highest population of Erlin families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Erlin 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 Erlin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Erlin. 34% of Erlin men worked as a Carpenter.

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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

  • Carpenter
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Coal Miner
    34%

What Erlin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 350 census records available for the last name Erlin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Erlin 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 180 immigration records available for the last name Erlin. 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 53 military records available for the last name Erlin. For the veterans among your Erlin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Erlin lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2003, in the United States, Erlin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Erlin in 1951 was 100, and 63 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Erlin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Erlin 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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