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Erbstoesser Family History

Erbstoesser 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: Bergstresser, Berkstresser, Stoessel, Groesser, Roesser, Elsaesser

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Where is the Erbstoesser family from?

You can see how Erbstoesser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Erbstoesser family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Erbstoesser families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Erbstoesser family living in Durham. This was 100% of all the recorded Erbstoesser's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Erbstoesser families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Erbstoesser surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Erbstoesser ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Erbstoesser. 45% of Erbstoesser 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
    45%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Salesman
    23%
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What Erbstoesser family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 291 census records available for the last name Erbstoesser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Erbstoesser 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Erbstoesser. 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 102 military records available for the last name Erbstoesser. For the veterans among your Erbstoesser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Erbstoesser lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Erbstoesser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Erbstoesser in 1963 was 55, and 79 in 2004.

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