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Erbough Family History

Erbough 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: Erbaugh, Brough, Bough, Arbaugh, Rough, Kerbaugh, Prough, Crough

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Census Records

There are 15 census records available for the last name Erbough. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Erbough 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Erbough. 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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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Erbough. For the veterans among your Erbough ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Erbough lifespan?

Average Erbough life expectancy in 2000 was 73 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

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