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Erbter Family History

Erbter 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: Erber, Easter, Eber, Prater, Arber, Frater, Rater, Etter, Elter

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Where is the Erbter family from?

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

What did your Erbter ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 17 census records available for the last name Erbter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Erbter 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Erbter. 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 7 military records available for the last name Erbter. For the veterans among your Erbter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Erbter lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1996, in the United States, Erbter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Erbter in 1972 was 80, and 85 in 1996.

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