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Erbach Family History

Erbach Name Meaning

German: habitational name from any of several places called Erbach for example in Hesse Rhineland and Württemberg. Compare Arbaugh and Erbaugh .

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


Similar surnames: Urbach, Ebach, Orbach, Roach, Brach, Erbacher, Selbach, Ibach

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Where is the Erbach family from?

You can see how Erbach families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Erbach family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Erbach families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 32 Erbach families living in London. This was about 97% of all the recorded Erbach's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Erbach families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Erbach surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Erbach ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Erbach. 22% of Erbach men worked as a Salesman. .

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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

  • Salesman
    22%
  • Proprietor
    15%
  • Draftsman
    15%
  • New Worker
    8%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Erbach. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Erbach 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 454 immigration records available for the last name Erbach. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Erbach. For the veterans among your Erbach ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Erbach lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2003, in the United States, Erbach life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Erbach in 1956 was 61, and 88 in 2003.

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