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Erwich Family History

Erwich 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: Erich, Erlich, Rich, Eich, Reich, Herwick, Perich, Berwick, Ehrlich

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Where is the Erwich family from?

You can see how Erwich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Erwich family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Erwich family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Erwich's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Erwich families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Erwich 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 110 census records available for the last name Erwich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Erwich 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 60 immigration records available for the last name Erwich. 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 6 military records available for the last name Erwich. For the veterans among your Erwich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Erwich lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2002, in the United States, Erwich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Erwich in 1976 was 79, and 81 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Erwich 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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