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Erwood Family History

Erwood Surname Meaning

English: habitational name from Arnewood in Hordle Hampshire named with Old English earn ‘eagle’ + wudu ‘wood’.

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


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Where is the Erwood family from?

You can see how Erwood families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Erwood family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Erwood families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 104 Erwood families living in London. This was about 61% of all the recorded Erwood's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Erwood families in 1891.
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What did your Erwood ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Erwood. 50% of Erwood men worked as a General Labourer and 77% of Erwood women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Erwood were Painter and Unpaid Household Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    50%
  • Painter
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    77%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    12%
  • Household Duties (unpaid)
    8%
  • Unpaid Household Duties
    5%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Erwood. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Erwood 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 430 immigration records available for the last name Erwood. 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 552 military records available for the last name Erwood. For the veterans among your Erwood ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Erwood lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Erwood life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Erwood in 1956 was 62, and 72 in 2004.

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