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Erbling Family History

Erbling 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: Erling, Ebling, Etling, Herling, Emling, Werling, Helbling, Berling

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Where is the Erbling family from?

You can see how Erbling families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Erbling family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Erbling family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Erbling's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Erbling families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Erbling surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Erbling ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Erbling ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 34 census records available for the last name Erbling. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Erbling 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 immigration records available for the last name Erbling. 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 6 military records available for the last name Erbling. For the veterans among your Erbling ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Erbling lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2003, in the United States, Erbling life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Erbling in 1978 was 76, and 51 in 2003.

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