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Errant Family History

Errant 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: Errante, Arrant, Morant, Grant, Verran, Durant, Erland, Herran

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Where is the Errant family from?

You can see how Errant families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Errant family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Errant families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Errant families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Errant's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Errant families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Errant 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 114 census records available for the last name Errant. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Errant 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Errant. 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 151 military records available for the last name Errant. For the veterans among your Errant ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Errant lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1999, in the United States, Errant life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Errant in 1966 was 73, and 63 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Errant 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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