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Eros Family History

Eros Surname Meaning

Hungarian (Erős): unexplained.

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


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Where is the Eros family from?

You can see how Eros families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eros family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Eros families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there was 1 Eros family living in Perthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Eros's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Eros families in 1871.
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What did your Eros ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Eros. 37% of Eros men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Eros women worked as a Stenographer.

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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

  • Salesman
    37%
  • Truck Driver
    37%
  • Laborer
    28%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Eros family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Eros. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eros 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 637 immigration records available for the last name Eros. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Eros. For the veterans among your Eros ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eros lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Eros life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Eros in 1963 was 67, and 83 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eros 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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