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Erth Family History

Erth 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: Orth, Arth, Eroh, Ereth, Gerth, Kerth, Ertl, Werth, Ertz, Berth

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Where is the Erth family from?

You can see how Erth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Erth family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Erth families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Erth families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 75% of all the recorded Erth's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Erth families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Erth 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 Erth ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Erth. 56% of Erth men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    56%
  • Salesman
    23%
  • Attendant
    23%

What Erth family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 360 census records available for the last name Erth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Erth 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 59 immigration records available for the last name Erth. 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 97 military records available for the last name Erth. For the veterans among your Erth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Erth lifespan?

Between 1986 and 2001, in the United States, Erth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Erth in 1986 was 90, and 87 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Erth

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Erth 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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