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Erb Family History

Erb Name Meaning

German and Swiss German: from the medieval personal name Erbo meaning ‘descendant heir’ which was popular in the Upper Rhine area. German: habitational name from Erb (Westphalia) or Erbe (North Rhine-Westphalia).

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


Similar surnames: Herb, Erk, Eib, Bern, Garb, Dern, Erben, Serr, Enz, Gerl

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Where is the Erb family from?

You can see how Erb families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Erb family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Erb families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 14 Erb families living in London. This was about 67% of all the recorded Erb's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Erb families in 1891.
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What did your Erb ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Erb. 78% of Erb women worked as an Unpaid Domestic 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    78%
  • Office Cleaner
    23%
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Census Records

There are 44,000 census records available for the last name Erb. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Erb 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 5,000 immigration records available for the last name Erb. 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 14,000 military records available for the last name Erb. For the veterans among your Erb ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Erb lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Erb life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Erb in 1946 was 65, and 78 in 2004.

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