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Erbe Name Meaning

German: variant of Erb .

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


Similar surnames: Erben, Erber, Eke, Erle, Erby, Emge, Ergle, Elbe, Zerbe, Erb

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Where is the Erbe family from?

You can see how Erbe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Erbe family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Erbe families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 12 Erbe families living in London. This was about 86% of all the recorded Erbe's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Erbe families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Erbe surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Erbe ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Printers Assistant and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Erbe. 100% of Erbe men worked as a Printers Assistant and 100% of Erbe 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Printers Assistant
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Erbe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Erbe 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Erbe. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Erbe. For the veterans among your Erbe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Erbe lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Erbe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Erbe in 1954 was 57, and 76 in 2004.

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