History of your Surname
Get access to Erg family records.Start a free trial

Erg Family History

Erg 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: Berg, Eng, Erk, Erb, Elg, Ferg, Gerg, Erp, Feng, Meng

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Black & white image of a young woman scientist

Where is the Erg family from?

You can see how Erg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Erg family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Erg families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Erg families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Erg's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Erg families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Erg surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Erg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laundryman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Erg. 50% of Erg men worked as a Laundryman. .

View Census Data for Erg | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laundryman
    50%
  • Salesman
    50%
Black & white image of two construction labourers

What Erg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 575 census records available for the last name Erg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Erg census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Erg

Passenger Lists

There are 322 immigration records available for the last name Erg. 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.

View all Erg immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 116 military records available for the last name Erg. For the veterans among your Erg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Erg military records

You've only scratched the surface of Erg family history

Discover More

What is the average Erg lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2004, in the United States, Erg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Erg in 1976 was 74, and 97 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Erg

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Erg family tree

Explore Your Tree

Browse profiles of historical people with the Erg last name

Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial