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Erp Family History

Erp Surname Meaning

German: variant of Arp or Erb.

Possibly also Dutch (Van Erp): habitational name from Erp,

a village in the province of North Brabant.

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


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Where is the Erp family from?

You can see how Erp families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Erp family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Erp families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Erp families living in Shropshire. This was about 86% of all the recorded Erp's in United Kingdom. Shropshire had the highest population of Erp families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Erp 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 Erp ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and House Work were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Erp. 39% of Erp men worked as a Farmer and 28% of Erp women worked as a House Work. Some less common occupations for Americans named Erp were Laborer and Waitress.

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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

  • Farmer
    39%
  • Farm Laborer
    20%
  • Farming
    12%
  • Laborer
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Work
    28%
  • Cook
    19%
  • Saleslady
    19%
  • Waitress
    19%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Erp. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Erp 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 668 immigration records available for the last name Erp. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Erp. For the veterans among your Erp ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Erp lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Erp life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Erp in 1958 was 59, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Erp

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Erp 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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