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Erbentraut Family History

Erbentraut Name 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: Armentrout, Ehrmantraut, Eisenbraun, Bentrup, Armantrout, Armintrout

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Where is the Erbentraut family from?

You can see how Erbentraut families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Erbentraut family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Erbentraut families living in California. This was about 60% of all the recorded Erbentraut's in USA. California had the highest population of Erbentraut families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Erbentraut surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Erbentraut ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Erbentraut. 60% of Erbentraut men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Farm Laborer
    40%
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Census Records

There are 176 census records available for the last name Erbentraut. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Erbentraut 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Erbentraut. 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 27 military records available for the last name Erbentraut. For the veterans among your Erbentraut ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Erbentraut lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Erbentraut life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Erbentraut in 1968 was 72, and 85 in 2002.

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